chameleon breeding/eggs

[ssutton]

just wondered once whats a recomended age to breed yeman chameleons?

also after breeding how long it would be until she layed any eggs,

cheers
simon

 

[bradley]

males will do it anytime lol but females should only breed when over 1 year of age. She will lay aproximately 1 month after mating so 4 weeks but can go without laying upto 6 weeks. make sure she has a laying bin . I use a lrge (must be larger than 12 inches) flowerpot with moist playsand. Make sure this is wet enugh as it will callapse if not

 

[sandrachameleon]

I'd like to add that she should be at a good size and weight, in addition to being a year old.

You may find the links within this blog entry of interest:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/63-links-regarding-breeding.html

 

[ssutton]

ok thats cool, my female is about a year old very greedy lol i paired her up with the male last week she accepted him and now 1 week after breeding her colour has changed from her normal light green to a dark browny colour with dark spots and stripes,
iv put one of the medium sized plastic vivs filled with sand at the bottom
this is my first attempt of breeding my chams so fingers crossed!!

 

[heloderm]

A 5 gallon bucket works great! If you see a belly full of eggs and she's walking around the cage bottom it means she's probably looking for a place to lay. Good luck!

John

 

[perry6948]

Eggs

My female has laid her first eggs and they have been incubating in vermiculite for 5 months now at a constant 84oc as this is what i have read in my books and only various sights, I have since become a member here and as this is the best recommended sight, i believe people who have had experience will know best
i am eagerly waiting your replies
Thanks very much
Mark Perry