Young, new owner with 8month old female ?

[Chameleonlove5]

Hi I had a male he lived until about 3months died of calcium problems. I was sad so my friend found a amazing female and surprised me at home. She is pretty but a little worried about her being so old and female. Please help any advice would be nice thanks...

 

[Camsofcali]

Make sure to read all the care and rescource threads available on the forums. You should be able to find any and all the info you will need. There are MANY things that are necessary for a chameleon to have a healthy life and thrive and its very important not to overlook anything. You didn't say what species you have but very important to get a laying bin in with her right away if she is an egg layer. Good luck and congrats!

 

[sharp229]

You can find the help form here:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

Please copy and paste it to this thread with answers, and if possible please post pictures of your chameleon and cage.

The following video shows how to set up a laying bin:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video-77225/

You will need a laying bin whether or not she has mated, since chameleons will lay infertile clutches of eggs.

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums. At around 5 months old a female needs a laying bin in her enclosure at all times. They can and often do lay eggs without a male even being around. I have a few links attached below about general care, female care, egg laying and the laying bin.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/keeping-female-veiled.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/jannb/345-egg-laying-laying-bin.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video-77225/