new chameleon pics.

[snakekid6996]

So I went to reptile expo today and came home with this little dude :) no name yet.

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/007-3_zps283e8d91.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/004-4_zps2911b747.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/005-4_zps16688ddb.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/009-3_zps1a20b31f.jpg

[iBaman]

whoa! great setup!!!!

[poison123]

looks like you got your self a female. Which may not be a good thing since they do lay eggs. But if you et the egg laying process right im sure it will be a great experience :)

[GarterPython]

Yep the egg laying I heard can suck but if you know what your going into I'm sure it will be easy

[alessia55]

Congrats on your new chameleon!

looks like you got your self a female. Which may not be a good thing since they do lay eggs. But if you et the egg laying process right im sure it will be a great experience :)
What tells you its female?

[Donnie]

Congratulations on your new addition

looks like you got your self a female

Excuse my ignorance (i know nothing about chameleons) but how do you tell if it is a male or a female?

[poison123]

Males have an obvious spur on there back feet. You can tell there sex right from birth.

[alessia55]

Males have an obvious spur on there back feet. You can tell there sex right from birth.
I'm looking at google photos for "male chameleon" and can't seem to see the spur. Can you be more specific?

[poison123]

I'm looking at google photos for "male chameleon" and can't seem to see the spur. Can you be more specific?

Its only in veiled's that i know of.
http://www.veiled-chameleon.com/images/male.gif
http://www.bigyecksgecks.com/Chameleons/Speedy.jpg

[snakekid6996]

Do they lay eggs if they never mate with a male??

[poison123]

Do they lay eggs if they never mate with a male??

Yes they do but they are infertile.

[GarterPython]

And if you don't do it right the female can die. Sorry to be a little negative here but if you were researching chameleons for months you would know this... You would also know to use a tube light instead of the twirly one... That is all and as I said sorry to be negative but yea

[snakekid6996]

I know they lay eggs and You have to fill a 5 gallon bucket up with damp sand and all that good stuff, but I have never herd about the bulbs.. :/ I just knew I had to buy a 5.0 uvb bulb, because it helps them grow and they can get some bone dissease without it.

[EmbraceCalamity]

I know they lay eggs and You have to fill a 5 gallon bucket up with damp sand and all that good stuff, but I have never herd about the bulbs.. :/ I just knew I had to buy a 5.0 uvb bulb, because it helps them grow and they can get some bone dissease without it."Some bone disease"? Oh, dear. =/ Here: Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) in Reptiles (http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/reptilesgeneral/a/metabolicbd.htm)

~Maggot

[snakekid6996]

lol sorry i didn't know what it was called :P I never had to worry about it with my 2 snakes so the first I ever herd of it was while looking up chameleons.. and shouldn't proper lighting and dusting/gut loading there food prevent MBD

[Corey209]

Pick this up Zilla Gut Load Cricket Drink with Calcium at PETCO (http://www.petco.com/product/109787/Zilla-Gut-Load-Cricket-Drink-with-Calcium.aspx)

Give it to your crickets and wait 24 hours until using for your cham's food. This will give them the calcium they need and it doesn't hurt to dust your crickets either.

[snakekid6996]

I already have a gut load drink, I feed them potatoes, spinich, apples, lettice, and oatmeal, and I plan on dusting them once he starts eating regulrly. He still hassn't eattn :/. H=Today is the first full day he's been here. I'm gunna try one more time to feed him with tweezers and if it doesnt work i'll leave 5 crickets in a red solo cup over night and while i'm at school tommorow and see if he will find and eat them.

[snakekid6996]

I caught him getting out last night >.> there is a gap about 2X bigger than the rest on his top that he fit threw. luckly I caught him.. I took off the top for now and just put a screen cover on. Also, He's been here 2 days and ate nothing. I've found 3 of his poop and seen him drink, but I know he hassn't eatten.. How long should I wait before I start to worry?

[Gungirl]

Is he in a busy part of the house? ( near a tv, radio or just being walked past often.) As far as I am aware these guys stress very easily. If he is in a busier part of the house you might be stressing him out a lot.

[snakekid6996]

haha nvm he just ate his first cricket :)

[poison123]

Just be sure not to over handle her. Thats a mistake a lot of people make.

[Ryan1976]

Hey SnakeKid... I'm new to this Forum and noticed your post about your Veiled Chameleon. It looks like you have received a lot of good advice on here. However, if you still have any questions, please get in touch with me. I actually raise Veiled Chams. I'm sure I can help you out with any questions or advice you might need. Just let me know... I'd be happy to help!! Chams are my absolute favorite. By now, I'm sure you have realized how great Veiled Chams are to raise. I know these postings are a little old... but, I just wanted to offer my help if you need it.

I also have a Female Veiled. I have only mated her once, and her eggs are actually hatching right now. So, I have approximately 30 Baby Veiled Chams right now... and more on the way!! I can also answer any questions you might have about the egg laying process and the best way to help your Cham lay. As other people have stated, even if your Cham has not mated with a Male, she will still produce eggs. I'm sure you've done research by now, so I'm sure you know she must be provided a place to lay her infertile eggs. If not, she will become egg-bound and die. That is the most important thing to know when you have a Female Veiled. You will know when she's ready to lay. She will start getting bigger and her demeanor will change. They get very "lovey" when they are gravid (producing eggs). Plus, she will start climbing all over the habit... ESPECIALLY at the bottom. That's the best sign that she is ready to lay her eggs... she's basically "looking" for somewhere to bury them.

Anyway, let me know if you have any questions. I'd be glad to help. Also, she looks like a very healthy Cham!!

[snakekid6996]

Hey SnakeKid... I'm new to this Forum and noticed your post about your Veiled Chameleon. It looks like you have received a lot of good advice on here. However, if you still have any questions, please get in touch with me. I actually raise Veiled Chams. I'm sure I can help you out with any questions or advice you might need. Just let me know... I'd be happy to help!! Chams are my absolute favorite. By now, I'm sure you have realized how great Veiled Chams are to raise. I know these postings are a little old... but, I just wanted to offer my help if you need it.

I also have a Female Veiled. I have only mated her once, and her eggs are actually hatching right now. So, I have approximately 30 Baby Veiled Chams right now... and more on the way!! I can also answer any questions you might have about the egg laying process and the best way to help your Cham lay. As other people have stated, even if your Cham has not mated with a Male, she will still produce eggs. I'm sure you've done research by now, so I'm sure you know she must be provided a place to lay her infertile eggs. If not, she will become egg-bound and die. That is the most important thing to know when you have a Female Veiled. You will know when she's ready to lay. She will start getting bigger and her demeanor will change. They get very "lovey" when they are gravid (producing eggs). Plus, she will start climbing all over the habit... ESPECIALLY at the bottom. That's the best sign that she is ready to lay her eggs... she's basically "looking" for somewhere to bury them.

Anyway, let me know if you have any questions. I'd be glad to help. Also, she looks like a very healthy Cham!!

Thanks :) I'm sure I'll need Your help sooner or later. It's good to know there is someone on here with a lot of experience that's got my back. This is not only my first chameleon, but also my first lizard. All I've ever owned is snakes. However, I'm glad I got her, because, although a little more challenging, she is already proving to be a fun little pet.