Lights on or off while egg laying?

[BrendenBilodeau]

I know my chameleon should have complete privacy when ready to lay but what about her lighting schedule? Should that stay the same? I usually run my lights for 12/12 starting at 7AM.

 

[NHenn]

Yes, you can leave them the same for laying. Most females will be able to dig and lay during the daytime but there are a few times that they can't finish and will remain in their hole overnight. Some will sleep while in there where others will finish and bury their eggs in the dark.

 

[BrendenBilodeau]

Okay thank you! That's what I figured but I wanted to be sure. I think my girl might be ready so I'm going to try and cover her cage with a sheet and give her constant privacy. I haven't seen her digging yet but she's been gravid for over a month now and I'm worried it's my fault she hasn't felt like laying because of the traffic in front of her on a daily basis in the house.

 

[alphakenc]

@BrendenBilodeau,u can also try to use a towels covering her cage just giving her some extra privacy for her to lay the eggs in peace.