Laying eggs in branches

[Chameleonmaster]

My female boehmei is laying eggs in the leaves but not in the laying bin I have set up. What do I do? She's lay 2 one at 6 and one at 10.

 

[coldbloodedAL]

I would get a trash can or large bucket, fill it with washed play sand or sand/soil mix and put her in it with a light over it.. Only check on her every few hours.

 

[Chameleonmaster]

Ok I have her in a box with this cocunut fiber

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Ok I have her in a box with this cocunut fiber

I dont think that is sufficient... In my experience coco fiber will not hold a tunnel by itself. I had to mix it with sand or organic soil. Did you moisten it at all?

 

[Chameleonmaster]

Yes it's wet enough to hold up a tunnel I made a tunnel for her to make sure it would hold up

 

[Chameleonmaster]

I went to check on her and she is sitting there with her eyes closed.

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Is there a light over it or is it dark in the box?

 

[Chameleonmaster]

There's a light shining into the box. Do you think I should take her to the vet?

 

[mcleodschams]

If she don't lay by morning she will need help forsure she actually might already its hard to say. But I would get her in if she were my cham first thing tomorrow you are going to have to use your better judgment as you can see wer behavior and condition but from what you have said she don't have long so those eggs gotta go one way or the other.

 

[coldbloodedAL]

If she don't lay by morning she will need help forsure she actually might already its hard to say. But I would get her in if she were my cham first thing tomorrow you are going to have to use your better judgment as you can see wer behavior and condition but from what you have said she don't have long so those eggs gotta go one way or the other.

This ^^^… Id call and make a appointment now for tomorrow if she does not lay. No matter what happens, be prepared for egg removal. Member Ataraxia has a great blog on it. If you are not comfortable with it, id be more than willing to do it as Im not to far from you...


In the mean time, a long shower probably wouldnt hurt.

 

[Duckiejd]

Unfertile Eggs

Hello,

I have a female veiled chameleon who is almost a year old. I woke up this morning and found two eggs at the bottom of her enclosure. I have been told that they usually lay clutches of eggs. I am worried because I don't want her to become egg bound. I do have a tub for her to lay her eggs in but she never went to the bottom of her enclosure, she was perfectly fine. She was eating fine and she is always hydrated. Can someone please advice me on this asap??

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Anything???

Hello,

I have a female veiled chameleon who is almost a year old. I woke up this morning and found two eggs at the bottom of her enclosure. I have been told that they usually lay clutches of eggs. I am worried because I don't want her to become egg bound. I do have a tub for her to lay her eggs in but she never went to the bottom of her enclosure, she was perfectly fine. She was eating fine and she is always hydrated. Can someone please advice me on this asap??

I would advise you start a new thread in the health clinic.. Sounds like a vet visit is in order as well.

 

[Chameleonmaster]

If she doesn't lay by morning I will get a appointment and if she passes I will cut the eggs out.

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Did she continue to close her eyes?

 

[Chameleonmaster]

She closes them for about 5 mins the opens them for a while (20-30 min) then closes them again.

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Whats the word?

 

[Chameleonmaster]

She has been eating and drinking well not sleeping but hasn't lasted any eggs yet. Hoping to get to the vet in the next 2-3 days.

 

[jojothefirst]

She has been eating and drinking well not sleeping but hasn't lasted any eggs yet. Hoping to get to the vet in the next 2-3 days.

Any more updates on your girl?

 

[mcleodschams]

Any word on your girl?

 

[Cainschams]

Did you get the sand/soil mix? I use plain topsoil. Its super cheap and no fertilizers or additives in it. Just plain ole dirt. The "trash can" method is best when they arent going in the cage.

Did you collect the eggs? Do you have them incubating?

Dont hesitate to PM me on something like this. I tend to just skip a lot of threads if the titles dont pop out at me

Hope things are going well.