Can you tell me how old my Veiled Chameleon is?

[NickSwizzle]

I picked her up a few days ago from a pet store and is showing good signs such as eating and roaming her tank without any signs of stress but I forgot to ask the store how old she was can anyone tell me?

 

[MissSkittles]

I’m going to say about 5 months old. Have to ask...are you aware she will lay infertile eggs a few times a year?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

+1. Looks like she also passed the "Lab test".

Welcome to the forum.

 

[AmandaS]

Agree with 5 months!! She's a cutie.

 

[Fchamel]

Welcome to the forums! She is super cute! Quick fact: feisty!

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[Beman]

When you say Tank what do you mean by this?

 

[Fchamel]

I recommend a husbandry review

 

[NickSwizzle]

I’m going to say about 5 months old. Have to ask...are you aware she will lay infertile eggs a few times a year?

I didn’t know that lol is there any more information you can give me on this? Anything would be appreciated like I said I’m new to this whole thing so ?

 

[Fchamel]

You will need to create a lay bin. Put about 7-8 inches of play sand In there. She will dig a hole and lay. She may dig practice holes until she finds one she is satisfied with.

 

[CasqueAbove]

Welcome, I can see your excitement so keep it going. Continue on this forum and follow advice and you will have many happy years. If you ignore advice, well you won't you are already here.


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