Baby Calumma Parsonii Cristifer

[Action Jackson]

Well the first baby Cristifer is out of the egg this morning. Pretty dang exciting for me. This is only the second time in the US these have been hatched that we know of and the last time was 20 years ago. It has some cool red colors and stripes. I can't wait to see these grow up.

 

[bobcochran]

Outstanding job Craig!! Can't wait for some to be available. I absolutely love this species. Keep us updated.

 

[ponders]

Congrats Craig!
Very healthy looking baby! I look forward to seeing all those hatch!

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Phenominal!!!! Amazing! Wonderful! Congradulations!!!

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Craig

Second time documented hatching Calumma parsonii cristifer in North America Craig! Ken Kalish being the first. That is not to shabby!

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Twitchet]

Awesome achievement as well as being as cute as a button!- the chameleon I mean

 

[savage13]

Craig.. It a great moment right now here in the US what you accomplished my hat of to you bro...

 

[leedragon]

congrats man. that is huge!!

 

[Fireborn]

So cute!

 

[AZChamFan]

Is it possible we could see the parents?!!!!!

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Also please tell us more about your incubation of these treasures! How long, what temps, humidity etc. Would love to learn from your success!

 

[kinyonga]

Cute! Do you always keep your eggs so close together?

 

[Action Jackson]

Here's the male. I can't find the females picture right now.

Is it possible we could see the parents?!!!!!

 

[Action Jackson]

Cute! Do you always keep your eggs so close together?

I did because I only had so much room in the incubator.

 

[kinyonga]

Do you only have eggs from one clutch from one female in the container? How fast are they hatching?
Have you done this before (place the eggs so close together)?

The male is beautiful!

 

[Action Jackson]

Do you only have eggs from one clutch from one female in the container? How fast are they hatching?
Have you done this before (place the eggs so close together)?

The male is beautiful!

Yes one clutch per container. I would say I usually space the eggs 1/2-3/4" apart or so depending on how many eggs I have. There are closer but I'm sure everything will be fine. Three have hatched and 2 more eggs are ready to hatch. A slow hatching clutch is good for me

 

[kinyonga]

Slow is usually best IMHO. That's part of the reason I space them about 1" apart in all directions.

 

[Chase]

Craig- what was the humidity during incubation? It could just be the picture, but the vermiculite looks pretty wet so was just curious. Also any perks of using large vermiculite over the small grain?

Chase

 

[Action Jackson]

Craig- what was the humidity during incubation? It could just be the picture, but the vermiculite looks pretty wet so was just curious. Also any perks of using large vermiculite over the small grain?

Chase

Medium was kept the same as you keep panther eggs in. I'm not sure the size of the vermiculite makes a difference or not. I like using the bigger stuff, it seems to hold the moisture better.

 

[laurie]

Craig, you are getting just too good at hatching cool babies! I had not planned on coming down this summer, but if I could come over Alain as see all your chams , it might be worth it. Not sure how I would find the extra time

Honestly, you are doing great, keep it up!!