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[tom dunlap]

ONE OF MY 8 MONTH OLD FEMALE VEILEDS STOPPED EATING ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO. THE CAGE IS 18 X18 X 36 BIO VINE AND PLASTIC PLANTS MAKE UP THE INTERIOR. ROOM TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINED AT 78 DEGREES.AN INAFRED LAMP PROVIDES A HOT SPOT BETWEEN 92-95 DEGREES. THE CAGE IS MISTED TWICE DAILY. CRICKETS ARE FED DAILY WITH SUPERWORMS AS A TREAT EVERY FEW DAYS. REPTISUN TUBES PROVIDE UV. SHE APPEARS VERY HEALTHY AN ROBUST AND DRINKS FROM THE WATER BOTTLE WHEN MISTING. ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO SHE STOPPED EATING ALL TOGETHER AND HAS NOT PASSED ANYTHING FROM PREVIOS MEALS. THE ONLY CHANGE DURING THIS TIME WAS THE INTRODUCTION OF A NEW ADULT MALE INTO A CAGE NEAR HERS. i HAVE BEEN KEEPING AND BREEDING REPTILES FOR OVER 30 YEARS BUT AM NEW TO CHAMELEONS.ANY ADVISE FOR THE EXPERTS?

 

[Syn]

TAKEN FROM "How to ask for help".

Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information, you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.


Cage Info:

* Cage Type - Describe your cage construction (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
* Lighting - What brand, model, and type of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
* Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
* Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
* Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
* Location - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?


Chameleon Info:

* Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
* Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
* Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
* Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
* Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
* Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
* History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.
* Current Problem - The current problem that you are concerned about.


Pictures are helpful

 

[Syn]

Maybe you could get some pictures?

 

[kinyonga]

Does she have a place in her cage to dig to lay eggs?

Do you have a substrate in her cage?

 

[Fred]

Could be gravid? I'm the farthest from expert, but if u fill out the how to ask for help and if u could post some pics that would be helpful, also there is a link u should read that will tell u everything u need to know!!http://http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/temperatures-and-thermoregulation.html

 

[Fred]

Could be gravid? I'm the farthest from expert, but if u fill out the how to ask for help and if u could post some pics that would be helpful, also there is a link u should read that will tell u everything u need to know!!http://http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/temperatures-and-thermoregulation.html

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
Try this the other one messed up!!

 

[Brad Ramsey]

I suspect she is cycling eggs.
She's old enough, the temps are too warm and she is being fed too well.
Please read here:

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/

-Brad

 

[tom dunlap]

Thanks for the advise. She has not yet bred.so gravid is unlikley. The information on the link you all suplied is very helpfull. I'll drop th temp a little and see what happens.

 

[Teresa]

She does not have to be bred to be gravid; they will produce eggs even if not bred!

 

[blackbetty]

Thanks for the advise. She has not yet bred.so gravid is unlikley. The information on the link you all suplied is very helpfull. I'll drop th temp a little and see what happens.

ALL FEMALE CHAMS LAY INFERTILE EGGS REGARDLESS IF THEY HAVE BEEN WITH A MALE OR NOT.
Read Brads website as suggested to better understand.

 

[kinyonga]

All female chameleons do NOT lay infertile eggs regardless of being with a male or not....veileds, panthers and a number of others can lay eggs. Veileds and many others can go through their whole life without laying an egg without being mated, etc..

 

[tom dunlap]

She started feeding again today. but has spent most of here time watching the new male. By this evening she was covered with small blue dots. From what I have read, an indication that she is ready to breed. I know they can be sexualy mature at this age. but am wondering if it would be best to let her matue a bit longer first. Again this is my first experience with chameleons and I don't want to push things to fast. Thanks again evreybody for all your help.

 

[kinyonga]

Its not recommended to have the female within sight of the male.
I don't mate my veiled females until they are at least 1 year old. I like to give them a chance to have finished their own growth before I "ask" them to make fertile eggs.

 

[NewOwner]

i agree with kinyonga, Male and female should see eachother (From what ive read) it causes stress... The blue spots mean she is sexually mature (Again, from what ive read) I suggest before you breed, read lots.. I am personally reading like 10 sites everyday so im ready for breeding, i have notes and everything so i can read them at night

I would probably leave her a bit longer then breeding right away..

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/breeding.html


Both those, should help out alot!

Btw, i am a future breeder too, my female is 4 months old, and i am waiting 8 more months before i start breeding, One, so shes sexually mature, And 2, so i have 8 more months to study on breeding / keeping the babys / And everything else i need to know.

Anyways, hope this helps

Good luck breeding, and hopefully you can post some pictures sometime.
Welcome to the forums!

-Levi