new family member wilma

[hollycham]

Hi guys, I finally got my female veiled to go along with my male Fred. So of course her name is Wilma! I got her from a manager at a petstore that cld no longer take care of her as he had aquired to many reps,. so he gave me 4X2x2 foot cage with lights and the cham for free. He said she is approx two years old and has laid one clutch of about 8 eggs. I would like to try and breed fred and wilma but i have their cages right next to each other and they can see each other but dont seem to react to each other at all. Should i actually put fred in wilma s cage?

 

[Elizadolots]

Congratulations!

I think Wilma will show receptive colors when she's ready to cohabitate. Until she's ready, I wouldn't put them in the same enclosure.

 

[Slug]

I wish I could find that kind of deal! Congrats on the new cham!

 

[hollycham]

how do i tell when she is receptive

 

[hollycham]

I wish I could find that kind of deal! Congrats on the new cham!

thanks , i know i couldnt believe i got everything for free but he said he just wanted to make sure she went to someone that knew how to take care of her correctly... which i do and will take very good care of her

 

[hollycham]

Congratulations!

I think Wilma will show receptive colors when she's ready to cohabitate. Until she's ready, I wouldn't put them in the same enclosure.

also how old should fred be before i breed him or he is ready is only about a year old and wilma is two years old.... he doesnt bob his head or anything for her lol

 

[Elizadolots]

This board has a forum on breeding: https://www.chameleonforums.com/chameleon-breeding/

I think you would benefit from spending some time there.

I don't own veileds so can't tell you from experience what a receptive female looks like...

 

[jannb]

Congrats on Wilma. No pictures of her? I would recommend keeping them out of sight of each other and give Wilma some time to settle in. They are both old enough to breed but you will need to wait until Wilma becomes receptive. When she's receptive she will have beautiful blue dots.

Definitely check out these two links before you breed.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/some-thoughts-breeding-2612/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/receptive-female-chameleons-educational-video-62869/