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[CamiGirl89]

I have read many different ways of incubating veiled chameleon eggs, so I am just wondering what methods are working for everyone! I have a chicken-egg incubator (Still Air Incubator). I have the bottom filled with HatchRight. Do I need to place the eggs in tupperwares inside of the incubator, or is hatching successful just leaving the eggs inside of the incubator and tucked cozily into the HatchRight? What is the difference between placing eggs in tupperware+incubator, and placing eggs in the incubator alone?

 

[fluxlizard]

Well, if you use tupperware, you don't need the hatchright in the incubator- just in the tupperware. This is best IMO because moisture will not evaporate like it will if you leave things open in the incubator. You can do it either way, but it is much easier to put the hatchrite in the tupperware, add the eggs, seal the containers, and place them in an empty incubator...

 

[fluxlizard]

If you place them directly in the incubator without using tupperware, the moisture will be lost out of the incubator during incubation (which is really lengthy- several months or longer sometimes) and then you will have to fiddle with adding moisture and hoping you get it right...

 

[CamiGirl89]

I assume if I put them in the tupperware, I will need to poke some holes in the lid of the tupperware?

 

[KarmaChameleon1337]

I assume if I put them in the tupperware, I will need to poke some holes in the lid of the tupperware?

I've heard it's best with no holes at all. If you put them you'll have to keep adding water.

 

[CamiGirl89]

Gotcha. This tupperware idea is new to me, but I've heard that it increased hatch rates, so I am game for any new ideas when it comes to that! Can't put my female's hard work to waste!

 

[KarmaChameleon1337]

What does the father of her eggs look like?

 

[CamiGirl89]

Long fore-head, green/yellow stripes with blue spots, sassy attitude... Sound like any veileds you know?

 

[yankfanthom]

I've heard it's best with no holes at all. If you put them you'll have to keep adding water.

I've put holes in my lids and so far I have healthy eggs. I also saw where someone said no holes. I guess I'm living on the edge....

 

[CamiGirl89]

I think this chameleon breeding thing doesn't have an exact science... Sounds like there are many different methods to perfection! But they are all great ideas to have around!

 

[fluxlizard]

Holes in the lid is just a matter of personal preference. It isn't worse to put holes in the lid. It just means you need to weigh the containers every once in a while and add a little water to bring them back up to weight because you will loose water from evaporation through the holes.

I used holes for a few years when I began, then I talked with someone who studied lizard incubation professionally at a university and learned that it was not necessary. I use no holes for many years successfully now. It is easiest.

 

[yankfanthom]

I think this chameleon breeding thing doesn't have an exact science... Sounds like there are many different methods to perfection! But they are all great ideas to have around!

It's all trial and error. The best we all can do is just share. Like kindergarteners... except this is my cookie.

 

[CamiGirl89]

Haha love it! Very insightful comments, I appreciate your helpful tips!