Question on appearance of receptive/gravid chameleons

[Ghostbirb]

Hey so I know all the color related stuff that female chameleons go through but I was wondering, what are some other physical signs that your chameleons is producing eggs?

 

[Gloriawood]

I don’t have a girl, but from what I’ve read here: decrease in appetite and restlessness I believe are a couple

 

[kinyonga]

When first gravid…increased weight and girth, possibly more basking,
increased appetite, sometimes drink more, etc.

Near the lay time…reduced appetite, roaming the cage to find a laying site, etc..

When heading for problems because she should have laid…sitting low in the cage, lethargic, eyes shut during the day, no longer digging, etc.

I likely missed some….also…some of this is not appearance…obviously!

 

[Ghostbirb]

Thanks! Both physical and activity info is great!

 

[kinyonga]

Hope others will chime in!

 

[Sonny13]

Everything is already said, thanks to @kinyonga
The two things I can at are:
1) 1-1,5 prior to the laying my girl gets gular edema
2) the roaming around happens in 2 phases, one in search for a male, then it slows down for 3-4 weeks and then again in search for a laying spot.

@Ghostbirb great question
@GaijinLucas this could be interesting for you

 

[BleuSaphir]

When first gravid…increased weight and girth, possibly more basking,
increased appetite, sometimes drink more, etc.

Near the lay time…reduced appetite, roaming the cage to find a laying site, etc..

When heading for problems because she should have laid…sitting low in the cage, lethargic, eyes shut during the day, no longer digging, etc.

I likely missed some….also…some of this is not appearance…obviously!

This information is insightful!

 

[Ghostbirb]

Everything is already said, thanks to @kinyonga
The two things I can at are:
1) 1-1,5 prior to the laying my girl gets gular edema
2) the roaming around happens in 2 phases, one in search for a male, then it slows down for 3-4 weeks and then again in search for a laying spot.

@Ghostbirb great question
@GaijinLucas this could be interesting for you

So, what exactly is Gular edema?

 

[kinyonga]

So, what exactly is Gular edema?

This explains what it is and some causes…but I’m not 100% sure of everything they say or what they say about getting rid of it. It’s mainly the part about dehydration causing it that I’m questioning.
https://bewildnc.org/veiled-chameleon/#:~:text=Gular Edema: This is essentially,be offered twice a month.

 

[Sonny13]

So, what exactly is Gular edema?

 

[Sonny13]

I think it’s like with humans, some hold fluids at joints or other spots while pregnant. Probably some chameleons, like mine, hold it in their throat area.

 

[Ghostbirb]

I completely missed the notification for this. Hmm interesting, I feel like Nachito might have a little going on, we will see what happens

I think it’s like with humans, some hold fluids at joints or other spots while pregnant. Probably some chameleons, like mine, hold it in their throat area.

 

[Ghostbirb]

@Sonny13
Speaking of gular edema

Does this look similar to your girl throat wise? I think you mentioned that she got gular edema or atleast swelling when she was receptive/gravid.

 

[Sonny13]

This is exactly what my girl gets 1-2 weeks prior to the laying. As extra respond on your other thread, I would also coverup the lower 1/3 of the enclosure with a towel or cloth or something. To give her some extra privacy

 

[Ghostbirb]

This is exactly what my girl gets 1-2 weeks prior to the laying. As extra respond on your other thread, I would also coverup the lower 1/3 of the enclosure with a towel or cloth or something. To give her some extra privacy

Will do! Thanks for the reply!

 

[Sonny13]

She also looks pretty plumb, at least she looks nigger then normal.

 

[Ghostbirb]

She also looks pretty plumb, at least she looks nigger then normal.

Maybe she’s also kind of scrunched on a branch. Hopefully she won’t get much bigger or at least doesn’t have to many eggs cooking

 

[Sonny13]

In that second pic she has that typical gravid belly, where you see those folds of skin/ fat. She probably won’t get bigger and she looks like not carrying too much eggs.

 

[GrannyK]

@Sonny13
Speaking of gular edema

Does this look similar to your girl throat wise? I think you mentioned that she got gular edema or atleast swelling when she was receptive/gravid.
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She is a darling!! even chubby lol

 

[Ghostbirb]

She’s just a little chonkey thing! I think my biggest worry now is missing the signs that she’s going to dig soon and accidentally scare her into not laying