unfortunately it is people that buy WC..(without a demand, there is no need)
This has been going on for over 50 years, but every now and then reality hits.
Reptile Trade
Small Animal Trade
Exotic Pet Trade
Bird Trade
They all have these problems and issues, that is why Captive breeding...
WOW!! Your doing great with these little guys/gals.....
I can see the horns on all. Is there a difference with the upper horns at this point, where you can tell the males from females? (I am having problems telling but that could be to my ageing eyes):)
Thanks for the pictures.
It will be...
This is just a guess.
Where did you get her? Captive bred or WC
She probably does not like being touched, looked at, or even discovered in her cage.
The handling is stressing her out and the last place she feel comfortable is the bottom of the cage. (just guessing because I have not...
Did you take a pic of the blood? Were was it coming from? (mouth or other end)
I don't think chameleons have lots of it, and even a few drops is a terrible loss.
What are you feeding? Do you have any grasshoppers or locus? :eek:
What a nice looking veiled.
He probably had some food stuck near the elastic part of his tongue and it would not reset properly..
Love to hear success stories.
Great job!
If she has never been with the male she is not fertile and will probably lay eggs in the next month or so. I personally would not slow her feeding down and let her eat as much as she wants.
Awesome looking!
Not to change the subject but where did you get your panther from and is it possible your wearing dark clothing or have dark nails? (just a stab in the dark) There was a member that had her nails done earlier and her chameleon did react differently. :D