veiled cham

[chercham]

Hello im thinking of buying a baby veiled cham. What would be better a male or a female? Thanks

 

[mika]

Male. Females lay eggs

 

[Dankmeleon]

most people prefer males because they have a better display of colors, however females are good looking too in there own right, they just take some appreciation that most people don't have the patience for, I'd get a male

 

[Houdinithevelied]

I have owned both a male and female, I would say the males are better to own, Good luck in your search.

 

[bg77]

Male............

 

[chercham]

ok thanks I think im gonna go with the male. I dont want any eggs cause im a newbie.

 

[chercham]

also i have been looking at some pics and the males look alot cooler than the females.

 

[mika]

Yup, mated or not.. veiled females will lay eggs...

 

[Zoey]

Perosnally a male is a better choice.

I got a Female as my first not knowing a whole lot about them, wouldn't have gotten her if I knew of the whole egg bound thing, but what can ya do?

My Male though seems a bit more agressive then my female. When you try to take him out of the cage (Once in a great while) He hisses and tries to bite you.

 

[dectr6]

Thanks for asking chercham! Most newbies don't think to ask and think that their care will be the same, male or female. Males are much easier to take care of as females have seperate nutritional requirements. Do you know how to tell the difference between a male and female? You might think about ordering one online at one of the several reputable breeders. You'll get a healthier chameleon than one purchased at a petco or petsmart. These have usually not been taken care of well at all. Now's the time to get your cage set up and ask all your questions. Everybody on here will help you as much as they can.
David

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Yup, mated or not.. veiled females will lay eggs...

Maybe.
Female care article is coming soon!
We'll see.

-Brad

 

[AFH]

Yes, I've read differing reports about females laying eggs without being bred. I'd be interested in your article, Brad.

AFH

 

[AFH]

And Chercham, check out Brad's website, it is very in depth about requirements and care.

As for which one, a male is more visually impressive, but they're also generally more aggressive and larger. But if you end up like most of us on this site, it won't be long before you have at least one of each!

AFH