Female?

[chap]

Hi. I have had my veiled chameleon since the end of January. He/she has grown but I have always thought it was a male. I could see a faint bump but now im kind of freaking out. I'm worried about a laying bin and all that stuff if it is a female. Please help! Is keeping a female hard?

 

[chap]

And is coco fiber okay to use in a laying bin? I have a some what large/tall plastic container.

 

[ridgebax1]

It is hard to tell if it is a female or male without a picture of the back feet. Just looking at your avatar I am inclined to say it is a female. I believe there is information under the care resources for about laying bins. I never had a female but based on what I have read in the past coco fiber would not be appropriate for a laying bin. Most folks use a sand & dirt combo. Not sure of the ratio of sand to dirt though. I believe there are several threads discussing this and I remember seeing a video about setting up a laying bin as well. I think it was made by Dez.

 

[chap]

I read that you can use like eco earth and that is all I have right now. I just want to make sure she doesn't become egg bound.

 

[carol5208]

You cannot tell if it is a male or female from you avatar pic. Post another of the back of the back heel and we can tell you if it is a female or male.

 

[jannb]

Females and be tricky. Please post some photos of her and the back of her heels if you can get them. Here's some info about egg laying and the laying bin.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/jannb/345-egg-laying-laying-bin.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video-77225/
General female info: http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/2007/12/keeping-female-veiled.html

 

[chap]

Can I use any type of soil without any fertilizers or chemicals?

 

[ridgebax1]

Check out those videos and links from Jannb's post above. They are excellent and will answer all your questions. Do try to post a pick of the back feet heel area. You may not need a bin at all!

 

[junglefries]

If u make a laying bin: I use 3/4 organic topsoil and 1/4 playsand mix. Both available at Home Depot. Bin should be at least 12" deep, 16" long and 16" wide.

 

[chap]

Thanks! I just bought those things today. (5 minutes ago actually)