Sperm Deposits

[vgaines]

At what age should I expect to see Rebel leave these little gifts behind??

 

[carol5208]

around5-6months My cham will be 6 months old in a week and he started leaving me little gifts about two weeks ago.

 

[Jupiter]

I'm also curious about them and can't seem to find much info. Could anyone give me the lowdown on them?

 

[carol5208]

they are actually called sperm plugs and when left on items in the cage they become a sperm deposit! They come out of your male chameleon's vent often times when they poop. They usually try and get rid of them by rubbing them off on a branch or vine and that is where you will usually find them. You may every so often see one sticking out of the vent. It kinda looks like a yellowish worm. As long as it is not moving, then it is a sperm plug so don't freak out! lol

 

[vgaines]

I am not sure of Rebel's age (pet store employee didn't know age but she thought he was under a year) so I guess I'll start keeping an eye out for them. I'll be sure and keep an eye on his bottom too so I will know if he has any issues with everything not going back where it belongs....

 

[Jupiter]

Thanks Carol! That should save me a good deal of alarm later on down the road haha