Study for Chameleon Owners

[Neil004]

If you have a chameleon that has successfully produced eggs at any time since January 2012, without any signs of reproductive disease, then this is the study for you. It takes very little time, only requires you to complete a questionnaire and is completely anonymous.
If you are interested in participating, then comment below and provide your contact email address by private massage. I will then forward you an information sheet providing more information about the study, questionnaire and a consent form for your participation.
Thank you for your consideration.

 

[kinyonga]

Is this study being done for a thesis or university or something similar?

 

[MissLissa]

Is this study expected to be published, and if so, where? Who are the authors? Who are the funders?

 

[Neil004]

This study is for a university dissertation, Im the author but Dr David Smith and Dr Paul Ward will be working on the project as supervisors. The results may be published, it obviously depends if there is any correlation proven and meaningful results produced. But I am more than happy to email the finished piece of work to anyone interested once finished. If you want to take part, then provide your email address and I'll be able to send you more information, the questionnaire and consent form. Thanks for looking.

 

[jpowell86]

Just received your email and I will begin the forms tomorrow. I think your dissertation subject is incredibly interesting! Fellow Forum Members....I think we should all help with this! Just IMO.

 

[kinyonga]

What is the aim of the study?

 

[jajeanpierre]

If you have a chameleon that has successfully produced eggs at any time since January 2012, without any signs of reproductive disease, then this is the study for you. It takes very little time, only requires you to complete a questionnaire and is completely anonymous.
If you are interested in participating, then comment below and provide your contact email address by private massage. I will then forward you an information sheet providing more information about the study, questionnaire and a consent form for your participation.
Thank you for your consideration.

Where is the link to the questionnaire?

 

[jpowell86]

What is the aim of the study?

I know that Neil is probably extremely busy so I was going to share the answer that he gave me in regards to this question. The basic objective is to see if solitary females, producing infertile eggs, are at higher risk of post ovulatory stasis that those co-habiting with a male producing fertile eggs. It is a very interesting topic and I am curious to see the data that he collects.

 

[kinyonga]

Co-habiting as in living in the presence of the female constantly through the reproductive cycle and egglaying?

 

[jpowell86]

Co-habiting as in living in the presence of the female constantly through the reproductive cycle and egglaying?

It's funny you asked that, because that was going to be my question when I talked to him next. I wasn't sure of his wording either. Surely he is just meaning infertile eggs v fertile. From what I gathered, the data is derived from vet clinics and keepers alike. I doubt anyone who has reached the level of dissertation in their education would not be aware of improper husbandry...surely. I just found it interesting, because I would like to see the ratio of female specimens affected by post ovulatory stasis when carrying infertile eggs v fertile.

 

[kinyonga]

It would be an interesting study. There are a lot of things that can play a part in both pre and post ovulatory stasis regardless of whether the eggs have been fertilized or not IMHO.

 

[Kingkush]

It would be an interesting study. There are a lot of things that can play a part in both pre and post ovulatory stasis regardless of whether the eggs have been fertilized or not IMHO.

have you looked at the questonaire ? i have and im really not sure what they are polling it seems like a questonare for someone that actually has had
the condtion in thier females.

 

[jpowell86]

It would be an interesting study. There are a lot of things that can play a part in both pre and post ovulatory stasis regardless of whether the eggs have been fertilized or not IMHO.

I completely agree. In fact, successful breeding has never even crossed my mind as a direct or indirect factor in post ovulatory stasis. Unless of course the female was bred at too young or old of an age.

 

[jpowell86]

have you looked at the questonaire ? i have and im really not sure what they are polling it seems like a questonare for someone that actually has had
the condtion in thier females.

I think it seems this way because the form really wasn't set up with the fields being definitive as to whether it is for the keeper or a vet. Since both are being involved in the study, I think separate forms should have been used for each side. But, then again, I'm not sure of the end game and how is compiling his data.

 

[Kingkush]

I think it seems this way because the form really wasn't set up with the fields being definitive as to whether it is for the keeper or a vet. Since both are being involved in the study, I think separate forms should have been used for each side. But, then again, I'm not sure of the end game and how is compiling his data.

right i see that..wish i would have logged this data over all the years but i did not. I will now though over time.

 

[kinyonga]

In all my years of keeping veileds I only had one die of postovulatory stasis....and it had been mated....and it was the daughter of my first veiled female....back at the beginning.

 

[jajeanpierre]

It would be an interesting study. There are a lot of things that can play a part in both pre and post ovulatory stasis regardless of whether the eggs have been fertilized or not IMHO.

Here's a really interesting article. It will give you an oversight of normal and particularly abnormal egg formation and reproduction. It is worth going to all the trouble to look up all the medical terms so you have a better understanding of what the author is talking about.

 

[brownie64]

I haven't seen the questioner so I might just be talking out of the wrong side of my mouth. However I personally don't mind studies as long as they are for the true betterment of chameleons, but if the information gives individuals with their own agenda ammunition then I think we should tread very lightly. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

When conducting a public survey/poll don't you have to share the data and or any of your findings with the public?

 

[kinyonga]

Jajeanpierre...you quoted my post above and then said "its worth going to all the trouble to look up all the medical terms so you have a better understanding of what the author is talking about"...you didn't put the link for the article and I don't know what you mean I would have a better understanding of what the author ks talking about. Please explain what you mean.

(I haven't seen the questionnaire...only what is in this thread.)