“Our study reveals that Chamaeleo chamaeleon musae possesses the potential for allochronic separation. These chameleons reproduce 1 year after hatching, with only 0.2% of the population surviving to a second reproductive season”…
https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecy.70144
I guess that was one good thing about living in Ontario…cooler temperatures most of the year. One wild caught pair I had actually lived together for the 5 or so years I had them. They were full grown and not looking that young when I got them. I think it was because they seemed to be seasonal...
The screen side won’t really create a chimney effect but it will likely give more airflow. It will likely make it more difficult to keep the humidity up and the heat in.
I live in southern Ontario and for many many years used glass cages with screen lids and vents under the door.
Originally I used all glass cages (no vents) with screen lids. Back in the 80’s there were not really any other options. When they came out, I tried screen cages but they were a...
In this species, males have tarsal spurs on their back feet..on the back of the foot where he heel is…females don’t…
https://www.adcham.com/html/husbandry/glossary/tarsalspur.html
It’s important to know because females can produce eggs without mating…infertile of course…and without proper...
“Selective pressures such as predation, resource availability and disease influence all animals. To counterbalance the often-conflicting demands coping with such pressures imposes, many species possess morphological, physiological and behavioral specializations that increase survival in their...
@BleuSaphir …You might want to read these threads…
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/pablos-strange-pooping-habit.36668/#post-339779
I had one quadricornus chameleon that would always poop as soon as I cleaned the cage. I’m sure he was re-marking his territory. I don’t know if it was in...
Most roaches are illegal in Canada.
Where do you live (province?) in Canada? Do you know if Grant Crossman is involved with the Reptile Expo you say is coming up?
You might be interested in reading this thread…
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/legal-roaches-in-canada.168441/