Pregnancy/gestaton timelines?

Muddyfeet

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Ok I have tried a search and not having luck, think I am using the wrong terms..

What is the gestation length on Brevs.. Gestation length = Time where they are receptive are bred and when to expect them to be laying?

Do brevs retain sperm? Is there a timeline where one can be somewhat confident that a WC animal clutch is indeed by the male housed with the females (s) or not likely?


Anyone know if Chameleons and brevs a clutch can have multiple sires? Is it assumed they can? (other species can, and truth is how the heck would you know for sure) so I am guessing or planning to limit one male to a female(s) just in case.. vs using the oh I witnessed this male breed this female clutch must be his.. method..
 
Ok I have tried a search and not having luck, think I am using the wrong terms..

What is the gestation length on Brevs.. Gestation length = Time where they are receptive are bred and when to expect them to be laying?
30 Days

Do brevs retain sperm? Yes, just like any other species

Is there a timeline where one can be somewhat confident that a WC animal clutch is indeed by the male housed with the females (s) or not likely?

There was been reports of wild caught (WC) females laying fertile eggs in quarantine tanks (without the presence of a male) months after acquiring them. I think it’s safe to say that brevicaudatus DO retain sperm and this theory has also been mentioned in the “Stump-tail” book. However it is unknown as to how many clutches.



Anyone know if Chameleons and brevs a clutch can have multiple sires? Is it assumed they can? There really isnt a way of knowing... (other species can, and truth is how the heck would you know for sure) so I am guessing or planning to limit one male to a female(s) just in case.. vs using the oh I witnessed this male breed this female clutch must be his.. method..


"When choosing your group keep in mind that male + female = babies and babies could still come from retained sperm if all you have are WC females. Obviously this will tack on some extra responsibility that you will need to consider. Of course there is a chance that they won’t breed, but I would make the assumption that they will and plan for it. If breeding is the intention then a 1.2 or 1.3 group would be a good start. I personally feel that having two or more females instead of one takes some of the breeding pressure off the one female. Males from my observations are always ready to breed so to have just one female puts a lot of pressure on her - so two or more is better. I also find that females tolerate advances from males pretty well"

Source "http://www.chameleonnews.com/05DecRouthouska.html "
 
I do hope to get at least eggs, see if I can get incubation down.. then see if I can get the babies up to a mature size..

So yeh planning on breeding :) I did go with a 1.2 group.. and no kidding the males are randy.. they came thurs.. this morning he was already breeding or trying to breed a female.. no shame...

Ideally, My intention is more than just one generation, but more of a longer term hopefully several, generations of CB.. call it a little project :)
Will see they are very neat and enjoyable :) even if no babies..
 
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