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[brittanyt]

My veiled cham looks a little fat but I have not mated her. She is about six months. I noticed she isn't eating as much. And she is not digging so I'm not sure if she might be laying eggs. How can I tell?! And if she does lay infertile eggs will they hatch?

This is my first cham!
Thanks.

 

[AngieL]

Hi there! It is possible she could be cooking some infertile eggs, they won't hatch but will go mouldy in a couple of weeks! Female veileds tend to be a bit chunky anyway but you always have to keep an eye on the egg laying situ.

What are your temps and how much do you feed her? If the temps and food intake are high then it is more likely that she will produce clutches on her own. Just fyi, if you keep these two factors down then you can reduce the production of infertile eggs, sometimes stop it all together for a long while and in turn she can live a longer and more healthy life. Producing eggs and laying them can take a lot out of a female so it is recommended to help reduce the egg production as much as possible (unless you are breeding of course)

Just because she's not digging doesn't mean she's not gravid. Some females can be very stubborn and fussy about laying sites. How big is your bin, does she have easy access to it, and what substrate are you filling it with?

Here's a great blog for referance on the matter https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/jannb/345-egg-laying-laying-bin.html

We would all love to see pictures of the little lady

 

[brittanyt]

Night about 73 day about 80 it varies. And basking 98. I feed her 5 to 8 or 10 crickets a day and I don't have anything yet. I just noticed this morning. Any advise on brands¿?

 

[brittanyt]

Omgg she looks like shes pushing. Shes in the branches!!!!!!! Whatttt do I doo!!

 

[AngieL]

Omgg she looks like shes pushing. Shes in the branches!!!!!!! Whatttt do I doo!!

Oh dear! With that basking temp and that ammount of food it is highly possible she has eggs, without a pic all I can give is my guess. You need todrop her temps to 85 maximum (mine is around 80-82) and feed about 2-4 bugs max a day, otherwise shw could be making eggs at least once a year.

Pushing up on the branches, could she be pooping? I highly doubt she would just try and pop the eggs out without even going to the bottom but I can't say for sure. You got any clean sand or uncontaminated soil around? A big plant pot or box or basin or anything at this point to help her lay (if that is indeed what's going on) She will need something wide and deep as they like to dig a tunnel. If you can get her something to dig in then leave her well alone, they like privacy when laying.

 

[brittanyt]

Ok sounds good. Thanks a lot ill repost when i figure out what's going on . I tried putting her in a bin with sand but she doesn't like it and wants out. If the eggs are infertile and she had them in the branches would it be ok?

 

[AngieL]

was the sand damp and would she be able to dig a well formed tunnel? Is there any way you can keep her from getting out iof the bin so she has no choice but to lay (assuming she needs to) Wanting to escape the bin is just how some girls are so don't take that as a sure sign of there not being eggs

The only problem with not digging is that if she does not lay all of the eggs she can get them stuck and become egg bound which can be fatal.

 

[brittanyt]

I got a ten gallen and put damp soil And a lamp by her. . How long does this last?

 

[AngieL]

It can take a few hours to a few days for a female to lay. She may dig a test hole or two before she decides to lay her eggs. Make sure she has privacy, a good 12 inces to dig in. Leave her to her normal lighting schedule, she may sleep in the bin if she's not finished yet. If there are no signs of digging after 24 hours then you can either put her back home and wait or take her to the vets to see what's going on.

Remember, she may not have eggs. There may be something else wrong with her although eggs is a possibility. Have you felt her tummy? If she's redy to lay then you should be able to feel the eggs inside.

 

[brittanyt]

I think she had to poop

 

[AngieL]

I think she had to poop

Hahahaha! My girl hangs a leg off the side and goes spotty when she poops! Oh well, now you know all about egg laying!