CH Kinyongia tavetana 1 month update!

[Cainschams]

These guys seem to be doing great! Devouring FFs and 4 are eating crix also. The first hatchling came out exactly 1 month ago take a few hours

What I believe to be the females.

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2

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4. A little size comparison. Look at that tail too!

5.

The male I believe. You can notice his rostral processes are a little more pronounced.

 

[Kent67]

Nice work, man! They look fantastic and are definitely showing some quick development. Congrats again, and don't be shy about showing the 5 or 6 week updates!

 

[haleybobl]

They look like they are doing fantastic. I can't wait for updated pics. How far apart was the newest hatched from the rest?

 

[Rocky]

those are awesome! The first male pic is my fav

 

[chamelisa]

They look really good! Look at those little toenails.

 

[Trace]

They look fan-freakin-tastic!

 

[Cainschams]

Thanks guys!!!! I am thrilled to have these guys around! They are my little precious's (Gollum voice) LOL

Kent, next time I get a camera again I will be sure to take more pics

The last one, female 3, I cut out of the egg on the 13th. The others all came out between the 2nd and 5th.

 

[haleybobl]

So how many of these little guys will be staying with you?

 

[laurie]

Thanks guys!!!! I am thrilled to have these guys around! They are my little precious's (Gollum voice) LOL

Kent, next time I get a camera again I will be sure to take more pics

The last one, female 3, I cut out of the egg on the 13th. The others all came out between the 2nd and 5th.

How did you cut the little one out? Also how did you know when to do it? I am really impressed. What adorable little one's. But I understand they are your precious as at that age they do control you!!

 

[Nicodemayo]

Cain what is your cutting method? I have used nail clippers, and clipped around the curvature of the egg shell. I have been successful many times using this method.

 

[Cainschams]

Thank you Laurie Along with being babies these guys arent commonly seen as CH or CB. This makes them a little more "precious" to me also.

I cut the one out of the egg with an exacto knife. First I candled the egg to see exactly where it was sitting so I could cut in a "safer" place. I slit the egg and sorta pushed him out like you would a splinter in your finger. Very gently of course.

There where some incubation problems. The medium was drying out quicker than usuall. I think because I used a smaller container because of less eggs so there wasnt as much vermiculite to hold moisture like the panther eggs. I added a little water one day and I think that is what made a few eggs want to start sweating early. None of those eggs where slit after 24 hours or more so I cut one open to find an underdeveloped embryo. I moved those eggs that where sweating to a different container so they wouldnt trigger the other eggs. The five babies came out with in 3 days but I didnt see one of the eggs sweat. After a while I noticed a nastyish wet coloration on the final egg. I decided it was time for it to come out. After I cut it out it seemed dead. I gently poked it and there was no movement. I left it in the container and after a few hours I found it moving about!!! I am pretty lucky I would guess to have 6 neos right now. Lucky or not though, I still was successful. I also learned no matter how many eggs make sure you use a good sized container and plenty of vermiculite so it holds moisture for longer.

 

[chamelisa]

Thanks for sharing this information! I had to do the same thing with some eggs that started sweating. Maybe my containers were too small. I'll correct the one that I have in a smaller container. I thought because it was spectrum that the eggs could go in a smaller container.

We're always learning.

Thank you Laurie Along with being babies these guys arent commonly seen as CH or CB. This makes them a little more "precious" to me also.

I cut the one out of the egg with an exacto knife. First I candled the egg to see exactly where it was sitting so I could cut in a "safer" place. I slit the egg and sorta pushed him out like you would a splinter in your finger. Very gently of course.

There where some incubation problems. The medium was drying out quicker than usuall. I think because I used a smaller container because of less eggs so there wasnt as much vermiculite to hold moisture like the panther eggs. I added a little water one day and I think that is what made a few eggs want to start sweating early. None of those eggs where slit after 24 hours or more so I cut one open to find an underdeveloped embryo. I moved those eggs that where sweating to a different container so they wouldnt trigger the other eggs. The five babies came out with in 3 days but I didnt see one of the eggs sweat. After a while I noticed a nastyish wet coloration on the final egg. I decided it was time for it to come out. After I cut it out it seemed dead. I gently poked it and there was no movement. I left it in the container and after a few hours I found it moving about!!! I am pretty lucky I would guess to have 6 neos right now. Lucky or not though, I still was successful. I also learned no matter how many eggs make sure you use a good sized container and plenty of vermiculite so it holds moisture for longer.

 

[dodolah]

keep it documented well, Cain!
Wow! look at those babies survival instinct.
What a great opportunity to see their developments.

Thanks!

 

[Cainschams]

Cain what is your cutting method? I have used nail clippers, and clipped around the curvature of the egg shell. I have been successful many times using this method.

Hey Nic, I didnt see your post untill now I think I answered it though I may give your method a try if another situation like that occurs. Great idea!


I am changing my thoughts on sex. I would have lost my left arm LOL Im going with 2 males 4 females. Female number 4 is a male also, Im guessing

 

[Sepioteuthis]

! I totally missed this post. Cain! They're awesome!

 

[Cainschams]

! I totally missed this post. Cain! They're awesome!

Thank you!!!!! I am really enjoying working with these guys.

Not that it matters but, sheesh not even 200 views. Maybe I should have titled this "Panther Chameleon!!!!!!!"

 

[Trace]

Not that it matters but, sheesh not even 200 views. Maybe I should have titled this "Panther Chameleon!!!!!!!"

It's funny 'cause it's true!