Laying Bin

[Gf33]

I have a female veiled chameleon and she is about to lay her eggs any day now. I have a pretty decent sized bucket full of dirt in her enclosure right now and it takes up quite a bit of space in there. I was wondering if it is okay to take the bin out once she has laid her eggs and then wait in til she is ready to lay eggs again in a few months to put the bin back in? Or, are you supposed to have a laying bin in the enclosure at all times.

 

[kinyonga]

I always recommend leaving a lay bin in the cage all the time. There no exact way to know when she will lay next...and if you miss it he could become eggbound.

Also, I've always used washed play sand not soil.

 

[MissSkittles]

It is best to leave a lay bin as a permanent part of your enclosure. Instead of a bucket though, you could use a plastic tote of at least 12x12x12”. Play sand is best, but you could add a bit of soil and place a plant in the corner of the bin. Just make sure to drill some small drainage holes in the bottom of the bin. It only needs to be filled to about 6-8” and make sure there’s a couple of vines or sticks so she can get in/out. Leave what you have in there for now until after she lays so you don’t disturb her.