female Panther laid a small clutch.

[Slinkyspanthers]

Hello,
I am a little concerned. I had 2 females lay this month. They both laid 16 eggs each. They seem to have laid fertile clutches. I was.wondering if I could do anything to improve the clutches? I supplement them with calcium plus every feeding,I switch from crickets to Hornworms to the occasional superworm. Everything is gutloaded with fruits and calcium syrup is also given. There housed outdoors and kept alone.

 

[Rambully]

Unless there is something else about their behavior or physical condition that is concerning you then I wouldn't worry.

If they are laying infertile clutches it is actually ideal to have a smaller number of eggs to a clutch as it puts let stress and strain on their bodies over time. I've heard from other members here that owners who provide care aiming towards having small clutches also report that they live longer and often healthier lives as a result.

 

[Slinkyspanthers]

They seem healthy to me. They eat,drink,change colors, you know normal chameleon stuff. the reason I'm concerned is due to the females I had before wouldn't lay under 20. I'm doing everything as I did before with different results. That's all. Thanks for your time.

 

[davon]

Female

Im just Browsing the post learning a lot of good information

 

[Mmcbain1]

I think size and age of the chameleon makes a big difference

 

[pssh]

I had one female lay 13 infertile (or maybe it was 9?) eggs and one lay 19 fertile, so as long as they are healthy it's fine. Some just lay less than others. The one who laid 13 or 9 only ever had that one clutch and never laid again. She wouldn't mate either.