What comes first? - Page 2

CarlC · 02-01-05, 12:23 AM

I am no expert. I just have alot of years behind me.

I have never been a big fan of incubators. The one and only time I used on was for senegalensis eggs and it was a disaster.

The same can be said for temps that get extremely cool though. With the species discussed here I would not go below 65 for any extended periods of time. Veilds can go alittle lower.

I think the one thing that needs to be remembered is eggs will hatch when they want. Who cares if they hatch in 6 month's or 9 month's. The purpose is to get them to hatch and produce healthy viable offspring. Rushing things helps no one in the long run.

Just keep a close eye on the remaining eggs Meow. Try not to open the container as it will release the warm humid air. This is key to help the baby break through the shell.

Carl

Manitoban Herps · 02-01-05, 08:01 AM

Good advice, I have to try my luck at veileds this year

galad · 02-02-05, 10:49 AM

yes hopefully my nosy bes will be bred this summer also. Just depends on wheather she excepts my male or not.

Carl how many ti8mes have you had a single pair fo chameleons that will not mate? Just worried she wont find him up to snuff for some reason or anouther.
Just hope he and i can get lucky, lol

peace
ws

meow_mix450 · 02-02-05, 03:29 PM

One of my friend has told me it might have been dehdration and should add some water around the egg. So I gave that a try and it was dehdrated. So no worries. But thanks for all the help

Meow

CarlC · 02-02-05, 04:23 PM

Meow,

Do you really believe that only one egg would show dehydration?

If your medium was dry all eggs would show similar symptoms. It looked like you were using vermiculite. This is used because when it dries it does so evenly.

Carl

CarlC · 02-02-05, 04:35 PM

Wes,

It does happen. I personally don't remember having any females that would not breed.

Females have breeding cycles. If your female is not cycling than she won't breed. This can be caused by many differant things. Usually enviormental conditions influence the cycles.

Chameleons are opportunistic breeders. Females don't choose their mate. When a female becomes receptive she will mate with whatever male is around. Male combat among chameleons has been filmed on a few occasions with differant species. The winner gets to mate not because she see's him as the winner but because he chased the other male off.

Carl