I have laying bins in all of my females enclosures by that age. I use a bucket full of washed playsand 10-12" deep and wide enough for them turn around comfortably in. The sand, or any laying substrate should be damp enough to hold a tunnel without collapsing.
I notice your female is a...
It would help sticking to one thread rather than starting another...you will get more responses that way.
How long have you had her in your care?
Do you feel any eggs in her?
How much is she eating, and how often?
Is she roaming her cage and acting restless?
Has she been bred at all?
I'll say it before someone else does. Considering keeping your cham alive and well for AT LEAST a year before jumping into a breeding project. That is a whole different ballgame. Keeping chams healthy is hard enough for some, imagine trying to keep a whole tub full of neonates alive and well...
Thanks everyone...I am on summer break (I'm a teacher), so what else am I to do all day?!?! :p
Which photo do you guys think for the photo contest? any ideas?
These little ones are ambilobes.
Lisa
Sounds like over supplementation. They will release excess through their nostrils. Bump up his hydration and watch how much your dusting. A little supplement goes a long way...your feeders should not look like little ghosts.
Lisa
It's used to keep your crickets hydrated. Crickets are notorious for drowning in a very small amount of water, using a crystal or gel form helps avoid that.
Not sure on your dimensions, but from what I can tell I would not house 2 together in that. You sound pretty set on having two chameleons, so instead of taking the risk of having them co-habitat, what about putting in a divider and turning this into two enclosures. If you decide to do this, I...
Switch the feeding cup to one that is not clear. Your chameleon may not recognize the barrier, causing hm to shoot his tongue at the outside of the cup. This could cause injury, or deter him from eating because of the lack of success. Chameleons can take a few days to adjust to their new...
I agree with Juli about the stress factor in change...but, perhaps you could put rocks over the soil in her plant. This may make her more interested in the laying bin. I have never had to deal with a female laying eggs in a plant. All of my girls prefer their laying bins, thank goodness.