Verify Chameleon Gender

[Boydgirl05]

Hi,
We have had our Veiled chameleon since 6 months old we were told it’s a male. Lately we are second guessing rather it is. Our Chameleon is now 13 months. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Morpheo's Mom]

Your second pic does have a teeny tiny little bump on it. At 13 months it would be waaay more pronounced and it would have stripes on his sides if it was a boy. It would also have a huge casque. It is a girl! Here is a link to some info:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

You will definitely want to get her a laybin
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/egg-laying-and-the-laying-bin.345/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/laying-bin-set-up-educational-video.77225/

I don't have a female veiled but I can tag some people who do if you like.

 

[Boydgirl05]

Yes that would be great thank you!

 

[Morpheo's Mom]

Here you go, @jannb @MissSkittles

 

[Gingero]

Definitely female! Also it looks like you’re using a compact UVB bulb. Has anyone talked to you about using a T5 bulb instead?

 

[Boydgirl05]

They have not we got the full kit and used that bulb but will look into the T5 bulb

 

[Gingero]

Gotcha. Along with the bottom two videos I linked, there’s lots of great resources here and at chameleonacademy.com! The gist of it is the bulb you have now only penetrates a few inches into the enclosure where as the T5 penetrates further and is a more efficient bulb. Your female chameleon will lay infertile eggs (probably very soon given her age) so it’s important her care is perfect to make sure she can lay eggs without any issues.

 

[Boydgirl05]

Okay thank you for the info. We are looking into getting that changed

 

[Tkrd69]

Just to let you know the carpet on the bottom not good will get full of bacteria. You have a lot of experienced owners on here about different areas. I hope you get all your questions answered.

 

[Boydgirl05]

Thank you what is recommended for the bottom of the cage?

 

[Tkrd69]

Thank you what is recommended for the bottom of the cage?

Nothing on bottom. Potted plants that are cham safe, unless your experienced in bio active setup

 

[Mojolet]

Male or female. I say female my bf keep saying she had bars, petco told him she’s a boy but she has been digging in the substrate (they also sold him) and it has me wondering

 

[elizaann2]

It looks like you have a beautiful girl to me

 

[Tkrd69]

yep a girl