Is she going to lay eggs?
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AngieL
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Whoa she's big! And beautiful! 
I can't comment as I have no experience with this species but if you fill out this form https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/ then someone who does can maybe help you out!
I can't comment as I have no experience with this species but if you fill out this form https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/ then someone who does can maybe help you out!
AngieL
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Trace
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Not to worry, it’s a common mistake. Not all species have the tell-tale spur but many do. It’s unfortunate however that many of our more helpful members don’t recognize the differences between the sexes (and even species sometimes) so you are not getting the help you need or have been lead down the wrong path concerning your pet. I can’t definitively say what is wrong with your chameleon but filling out the “how to ask for help” form might be prudent. In many cases the Furcifer oustaleti are wild caught so you may be dealing with the after effects of the importation process or he is settling into captivity and being dominant (attitude).That said, when the seasons change in the fall appetite does decrease so that may answer that question. The Oustalets come from areas that have long rainy periods so make sure he gets plenty of water for hydration. Obviously if you are concerned a trip to the vet (with a fresh poo sample if you can get one) might be prudent.
For the sake of education, both for you and people reading this thread, the Furcifer oustaleti can be easily sexed by the large hemipenal bulge on the males and lack thereof on the females. Males are generally slightly bigger, have a larger casque (top of head) and tend to be red/brown while the females are primarily greenish.
Good luck!
For the sake of education, both for you and people reading this thread, the Furcifer oustaleti can be easily sexed by the large hemipenal bulge on the males and lack thereof on the females. Males are generally slightly bigger, have a larger casque (top of head) and tend to be red/brown while the females are primarily greenish.
Good luck!
HUNYANGOAKO
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Oustalet
That is a male 100%! Here is mine ..
That is a male 100%! Here is mine ..
Thank you everyone for your assistance. We've been up and down about what's going on and this forum has proven to be very helpful. I guess we should remove the bucket from HIS enclosure? haha... We will keep an eye on him and try some more variety in his food. It's been about 5 days of decreased appetite now. There has been a significant change in climate this last 2 weeks which is obviously playing a part in his changes.
