An old photo of one of my chamaeleo chamaeleons from many years ago…don’t know exactly where it came from for sure…looks similar in Color..
https://www.adcham.com/images/images-species/Ch.chameleon/ccmale.jpg
@jurajlzvc …what can you tell me about it?
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It’s hardest with the first one you lose…just hang in there. You’ll never get completely over it but we just have to move on with their memories stored in our hearts. ❤️🩹
Please post some photos of her so we can see all of her.
You said,..”As I’ve increased my misting schedule and added the fogger I’ve noticed mold grow on the branches”…you need to get rid of the mold for sure. I suspect you need better airflow in part. You need to create a chimney effect by...
You can take the lid off for a very short period of time once in a very long while…just make it as short a time being off as possible…like under a minute.
@Sonny13 said…”I love this species, my favorite.”…one of my favorites too. Chamaeleo chamaeleon is another favorite of mine. Both species relatively “plain” in colouration…but I like their personalities.
You said…”but I would assume if it was too hot he would just move lower?”…they don’t move when it’s hot enough to burn sadly.
A cream like Silver sulfadiazine might help it heal and keep infection away. You’ll likely need a prescription.
You should test all heat bulbs by placing your hand...
These might help you.I’ve never used it for my chameleons…so I don’t know what to say…
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/3602424/?page=2&q=Milk+thistle&o=relevance
I wouldn’t take them out of the closet. I would leave them in the same place until they hatch…and if you remove the lid, remember, you will mess up the eco system inside…especially if you do it repeatedly.
Also…
There should then be a slit in one end of the egg after that. The baby can lay there...
The length of time they incubate for before hatching is affected by the temperature you keep them at for one thing….so it’s hard to give an exact date.
Usually the eggs shrink, get “windows” in the shell, sweat just before hatching…so that can be an indication.
You said…”Right now it has a mourning gecko in it. i may release him into the greenhouse at some point.” …are you sure it’s a him? They reproduce through parthenogenesis you know….and males are rare.
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