I need help on the sex and age of my veiled chameleon

[eddiboi]

Hello! I am new to this forum page and am not quite sure if I’m posting on the right thing, so I apologize if I’m not. I recently got a veiled chameleon about 2 months ago and I got “her” from petsmart (I know!! terrible place to buy one from) but they were unable to tell me if it was a boy or girl or the age. Although I purchased my baby as a juvenile I’m not quite sure if it really was a juvenile and would love some help! I know nobody’s going to be able to give me a definitive answer for age, I just want to see if someone experienced can guesstimate for me, would be very appreciated!
Here are a few pictures of my baby from just a few days ago

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

Female 6months or older. Do you have a laybin? Female veiled chameleons lay infertile eggs

 

[snitz427]

my guess is 5-6 months. Clarice started showing similar color on her casque around that age. She's about 7-8 months now and show much more color, even at rest. My profile picture is Clarice around that age.

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

Because you bought her at Petsmart I can almost guarantee you that they gave you wrong husbandry information for your girl. She looks to be in good health now, but if you could please find the time to fill out this form it could really help you find out you're doing all the right things to keep her happy and healthy for years to come. Welcome to the forum!

Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.


Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

 

[eddiboi]

Female 6months or older. Do you have a laybin? Female veiled chameleons lay infertile eggs

Thank you! And no not yet but I am definitely about to get that started for her now that I know shes about that age, again thank you

 

[eddiboi]

my guess is 5-6 months. Clarice started showing similar color on her casque around that age. She's about 7-8 months now and show much more color, even at rest. My profile picture is Clarice around that age.

Thank you. Awee she’s adorable!!

 

[eddiboi]

Because you bought her at Petsmart I can almost guarantee you that they gave you wrong husbandry information for your girl. She looks to be in good health now, but if you could please find the time to fill out this form it could really help you find out you're doing all the right things to keep her happy and healthy for years to come. Welcome to the forum!

Here is some recommended information to include when asking for help in the health clinic forum. By providing this information you will receive more accurate and beneficial responses. It might not be necessary to answer all these questions, but the more you provide the better. Please remember that even the most knowledgeable person can only guess at what your problem may be. Only an experienced reptile veterinarian who can directly examine your animal can give a true diagnosis of your chameleon's health.


Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

--------------

Please Note:

1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.

I had heard they’d give most false info at petsmart so I didn’t really take into account what they said and did a lot of research . I’m just glad I did my research before getting her so she’s as healthy as she’s can be

 

[salty dog]

Do you have a linear uv bulb? We will be very glad to help you with keeping her healthy!! Thanks for caring about her!!

 

[eddiboi]

Right now for lighting I’m using a zoomed two bulb fixture (the one that comes in the Chameleon kits from zoomed) and the bulbs are a zoomed reptisun 5.0 ubv and a 50 watt zoomed daylight blue bulb. Should I be using different bulbs ?

 

[eddiboi]

Do you have a linear uv bulb? We will be very glad to help you with keeping her healthy!! Thanks for caring about her!!

Oops I forgot to push reply before typing XD but i posted a reply one up

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

Right now for lighting I’m using a zoomed two bulb fixture (the one that comes in the Chameleon kits from zoomed) and the bulbs are a zoomed reptisun 5.0 ubv and a 50 watt zoomed daylight blue bulb. Should I be using different bulbs ?

Yes those are worthless. Especially the UVB bulb. You need a T5HO linear with a 5.0 bulb. I'm surprised your blue basking bulb is still working. They usually break around 24hrs in.

 

[eddiboi]

Yes those are worthless. Especially the UVB bulb. You need a T5HO linear with a 5.0 bulb. I'm surprised your blue basking bulb is still working. They usually break around 24hrs in.
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Oo thank you for the diagram it’s very helpful! I was wondering why I’ve broke almost 4 of those blue bulbs, I thought it was something I was doing. Again Thanks for your help