Ideal incubation temperature?

[bechsgaard]

I know the temperature range your suposed to incubate panther chameleons at, but is there a "best temperature" that promotes develpment or something, and is there a certain temperature for different locales thats ideal. I know they are the same species but they live in different areas that obviously have different temperatures.

 

[yankfanthom]

I know the temperature range your suposed to incubate panther chameleons at, but is there a "best temperature" that promotes develpment or something, and is there a certain temperature for different locales thats ideal. I know they are the same species but they live in different areas that obviously have different temperatures.

I've heard of more than 1 way to do it. Right now I've had my eggs at a steady 74 degrees since September 4th. I'm going to drop the temp to about 64 to create a diapause for a month or so and then put it back up to about 75. I've heard much success with this method as the embryo will start to develop faster once it notices a temp raising after the colder period.

 

[bechsgaard]

interesting, ive never heard of that technique, even if you do isnt it better if you do it gradually, the sudden change in temps could kill the eggs.

 

[yankfanthom]

interesting, ive never heard of that technique, even if you do isnt it better if you do it gradually, the sudden change in temps could kill the eggs.

I forgot to mention that the temp reduction happens gradually over a few days.

 

[sergio reyes]

is 74 degrees also a good temp for vield eggs ? and can i leave it at 74 degrees the whole time or should it be higher at night time ??

 

[yankfanthom]

is 74 degrees also a good temp for vield eggs ? and can i leave it at 74 degrees the whole time or should it be higher at night time ??

I don't work with veiled eggs but I think your ok anywhere from 70-74

 

[suzi]

I incubate the first 2 months at 69, the next 2 at 72, the next 2 or3 at 74

 

[sergio reyes]

I incubate the first 2 months at 69, the next 2 at 72, the next 2 or3 at 74

thanks suzi, and do i keep them the same temp day and night time ? and dont they take about 190 days what temp should i keep them at for the rest of the time ? is 74 ok ?

 

[sergio reyes]

thanks suzi, and do i keep them the same temp day and night time ? and dont they take about 190 days what temp should i keep them at for the rest of the time ? is 74 ok ?

oops sorry i counted wrong sorry suzi your right, but your talking about the vield eggs right ??

 

[suzi]

oops sorry i counted wrong sorry suzi your right, but your talking about the vield eggs right ??

My eggs are for panthers, but if you keep them between 68 and 74 your good. Night time temp drops are ok but not necessary. I have had eggs in the incubator and closet, the closet temps dropped at night. Here is a link for veiled eggs http://www.angelfire.com/fl/chameleons/veiled/veiled.html