First CB Velociraptor

[NHenn]

I can't be 100% sure as I don't know of anyone who would have a reference but I want to say this is a male.

And this is a female.

 

[NHenn]

 

[jcarlsen]

Exciting News! It is official, we successfully hatched the very first Velociraptor in captivity!!!

Okay, maybe not a Velociraptor but this is indeed the first Furcifer petteri (that we know of) hatched here in the US. This little guy was born last night along with 4 other siblings so far. In 2014, F. petteri was given a CITES quota of only 100 chameleons so their numbers within the US are extremely limited.To date, these are the only babies here in the US.

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Absolutely stunning!

 

[jpowell86]

Yes, I'm up to 18 in total from 2 clutches! There is one egg left to hatch which I believe will be today as it is shrinking at the moment. So far they seem to be very hardy and most are eating like mad already.

That is awesome!! I'm very excited to see this species being born state side. Glad they are eating like champs. and I hope that last egg hatches soon!

 

[giesle]

Very nice pictures. It must be exciting to have the only babies in the US.