Help! I'm new at this

[springkissinger83]

I got a jackson and they told me she was gravid. this is my first cham and i've had her for 6 months. I read they stop eating when its time to have the babies and she hasent ate in 4 days as of today. is this a normal numbers of days and if so when should she have them? If not what are some signs to look for if she is in trouble. I dont know a breeding date but she is still drinking and acting normal otherwise. thanks for you help!!!

 

[springkissinger83]

thanks and they do have live births. her cage is about 5 foot tall and 3 foot long and she has vines, ivy and branches. heat light and uvb bulb.
i have a 10 gallon tank ready for the babies.

i took her to show a man at the pet store and he said she was gravid and should have them soon. i just dont know how long she can go with out eatin.
thanks for your help

 

[springkissinger83]

she also never goes to the bottom of her cage, stays on the same vines i have to bring the food to her! been that way since i got her lol

 

[Brad Ramsey]

If you go to the links on this forum
you will find a site dedicated to Jackson's chameleons.

-Brad

 

[sandrachameleon]

I got a jackson and they told me she was gravid. this is my first cham and i've had her for 6 months. I read they stop eating when its time to have the babies and she hasent ate in 4 days as of today. is this a normal numbers of days and if so when should she have them? If not what are some signs to look for if she is in trouble. I dont know a breeding date but she is still drinking and acting normal otherwise. thanks for you help!!!

Yes, they do typically stop eating a few days before birthing. They like privacy so try to give it to her. Though you'll still need to peak in to be ready to remove the babies. Are you ready for dealing with the babies?

While you wait for others to respond, this site may be helpful to you: http://www.geocities.com/chamjacksonii/