Introducing: Kronin

[Croninking]

Hey folks, since I'm relatively new to the forum, I thought I'd finally introduce my little guy (?). Thing is, though....I got it from Petco so I don't actually know if I have a boy or girl. Anyone able to help? Also, I know this is virtually impossible but any guesses at age would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Deagle50]

Hey man new to the forums and panther chameleons as well. Based off the research ive been doing over the past month my guess would be that its about 4 months old and you have a male. a closer shot of where the tail and anus meet would help to better identify the sex.

 

[Croninking]

Thanks! I've been trying to get a better shot of the butt but Kronin keeps living up to his namesake (his full name is Sir Kronin The Pissed) and doing his best to hide from me

 

[zCrown]

Thanks! I've been trying to get a better shot of the butt but Kronin keeps living up to his namesake (his full name is Sir Kronin The Pissed) and doing his best to hide from me

If you could get a better shot of the tail base it would be much better to identify if it’s a male or female.

 

[Croninking]

Here's (hopefully) a better shot of the tail base. Also, on an unrelated note: I know they generally get paler while they sleep, but this was taken 2 1/2 hours before his lights go out. Any idea why he's already pale?

 

[dshuld]

If kronin will let you hold him for a brief minute try to get a pic like this.

 

[zCrown]

Here's (hopefully) a better shot of the tail base. Also, on an unrelated note: I know they generally get paler while they sleep, but this was taken 2 1/2 hours before his lights go out. Any idea why he's already pale?

Usually before the light go out they turn a little pale atleast mine do before going to bed also my guess is That’s a sign of them getting ready to go to bed soon , that angle is a little ruff because it makes the take base look thicker

 

[Croninking]

I'll do my best but he absolutely refuses to be handled. The only time he's been out of his cage since I got him was to a wellness check at the vet and for that I basically had to grab him (which I know you should avoid if at all possible)

 

[dshuld]

If you know it'll stress him out then just try and get a similar pic in his cage if you can. I'm leaning male based on you first pics but they are a tad fuzzy lol.

 

[Croninking]

I know they're still not great but hopefully these pics are better.

 

[Croninking]

If I'm understanding correctly, maybe what you're asking for is one where his body is more in line with his tail? Maybe this one is better. This was taken the day I got him at Petco (about a month ago)

Or the second one was at the vet

 

[Croninking]

Second pic

 

[zCrown]

Second pic

From the pictures you have provided I want to say it’s a female I’m 80% female but the first pictures from that angle looks like a male but from these I’d say it’s a female roughly around 2 months old.

 

[Croninking]

Awesome, thanks!

 

[zCrown]

Awesome, thanks!

However in about another month u should be able to tell even more if ud like you can always repost a pic in the future to get a second opinion on it .

 

[Croninking]

Thanks and hopefully his/her colors start coming through. I'm aware every cham develops at it's own pace, so I'm trying to be patient but watching them develop is half the fun of owning a cham.

So assuming I do have a female, how long before I need to start making arrangements for egg laying? Are they like chickens where they will lay regardless if they are fertilized or not?

 

[zCrown]

Thanks and hopefully his/her colors start coming through. I'm aware every cham develops at it's own pace, so I'm trying to be patient but watching them develop is half the fun of owning a cham.

So assuming I do have a female, how long before I need to start making arrangements for egg laying? Are they like chickens where they will lay regardless if they are fertilized or not?

Yea usually you should start seeing colors within 4/5 months

And they can start producing infertle eggs as young as 6 months , they can produce eggs without a male they will just not be fertile , however from research that I’ve seen it also depends how much feeding you are offering them will determine how young they will or can produce eggs .