Need HELP! VEILED CHam egg green!

[VeiledChamEmerald]

I am hoping someone can answer my question. My veiled chameleon had laid eggs about a month ago. I have a picture of the green looking egg as well as what the other ones look like attached with this text. A week ago I noticed a bright green-blue coloration on the eggshell. It does not look like mold, but I don't know what it is. It worries me because this is my first time going through this experience. The temperatures are in the 70's and i keep them on sand in a Tupperware container with a moist towel over them to keep them dark. Also, I mist them regularly. The eggs are white and plump otherwise. I would very much appreciate any feedback!

 

[chameleoman]

Are you incubating them in sand?

 

[kinyonga]

I would move the green egg to another container and continue to incubate it.

I'm not a fan of incubating on sand either....but that's just my opinion.

 

[mcleodschams]

Do not mist your eggs and do not lay a moist anything over then put two holes in the lid and put dry paper towel on top of the lid to keep it dark or put them in a closet

 

[mcleodschams]

Here is how I do mine after eight months mine are now hatching. Hope this helps I also have a lid for the styrofoam box my tubs are in.vermiculite perlite or repashy hatch rite work best I would mark each egg top with a sharpie and move them to New containers with one of these substrates moist enough to make a snowball and when its in a ball in your hand a touch should crumble the pact substrate moist not dripping

 

[VeiledChamEmerald]

I've had many holed drilled in the lid for ventilation.
I've read online that you had to keep them moist and spray them constantly because you don't want them drying out. Is that wrong?
Also, does anyone know what the green is? Mold? or just discoloration of some sort?
Should the container be moist at all?
If some are going to go bad, when will I see them crumble? Its been over a month now and they are all plump.

Thank you for everyone's feedback, I really appreciate some insight from those who have gone through this.

 

[VeiledChamEmerald]

Yes, I keep them on sand. Is there something I can get that works better? What's the difference between the substrates? I'm just not familiar.

 

[mcleodschams]

I do believe misting your eggs will kill them you want the humidity to cause the moisture not mistings condensation should form on the lid but again not dripping

 

[VeiledChamEmerald]

Im glad I asked around. I'll know not to mist them from now on. Do you think there is still a chance for them since they are still plump? When would I see the bad ones crumble?

 

[chameleoman]

and i would recommend trying to change that sand to vermiculite or perlite and just curious did you breed your chams and get these eggs?

 

[mcleodschams]

I would say yes there is a chance don't give up but what I do is check on the substrate if its drying out I use a dropper and drip water around the edge of the container careful not to get the Teggs. he green is the egg molding inside but have never seen this so don't give up on it but you can buy vermiculite or perlite at garden centers they should all carry it mine needed water added about every couple months or so and only about a tablespoon amount maybe two depends on container sizes

 

[kinyonga]

Vermiculite (the coarse type) is easier to keep evenly moist. You want the substrate to be moist not the eggs as such. It's said that the eggs have a coating that protects the eggs and by misting the eggs you wash it off.

 

[BocaJan]

Why would you think they will crumble? Think of in the wild eggs are laid about 12-16" under ground where the dirt may be slightly damp but not wet. The best kind of medium for your eggs is vermiculite, perlite or hatchrite. Make sure there is no fertilizer in any of the substrate you use because it will penetrate the egg and can kill or effect the baby. Only poke 2 holes with a tack in the top of your plastic container, one on each end of the top. Leave the top on and don't remove it. The eggs will only mold if they aren't fertile.

 

[VeiledChamEmerald]

yes, I have a male and a female veiled. This was the first time they had ever bred. Does that change anything? Also, where do you usually get perlite or vermiculite? Can you get those at Home Depot?

 

[VeiledChamEmerald]

thank you so much for your help! I really needed some advice

 

[VeiledChamEmerald]

Well, I've read that if they are infertile they will crumble in a few weeks. I was just wondering how long until It is obvious which eggs are not going to survive?

 

[sdheli420]

I use hatch rite straight from the bag, and a sealed tupperware container with 2 holes in it near the top, and open the lids once a day to "air exchange" the bins..maybe the green is from somthing in the sand??

 

[VeiledChamEmerald]

Also, would calcium powder help the eggs? I know that its good for the chameleons to have their food dusted with calcium powder, but is it a bad idea to sprinkle some to help the growing baby? Or maybe sprinkle some on the substrate?

 

[sdheli420]

Also, would calcium powder help the eggs? I know that its good for the chameleons to have their food dusted with calcium powder, but is it a bad idea to sprinkle some to help the growing baby? Or maybe sprinkle some on the substrate?

I would assume not, but i have never tried, nor do i want to..i wouldnt suggest it..( the standard method still gives us hatchlings, and i would stick to the tried and true rather than re-invent the wheel)..they look good otherwise..

 

[VeiledChamEmerald]

Thank you so much for the help!!!!!! I appreciate it so much!