What age is my chameleon?

[MaggiesMum]

Hi, this is my first chameleon, Maggie. She is a veiled chameleon, but I don’t know how old she is (other than young!) can anyone tell me? Also, the pet shop thought she was female... just wondering if anyone can confirm?

 

[Fchamel]

I would say 3 months

 

[AmandaS]

To know the gender we will need pictures of the back of the back feet.

 

[MaggiesMum]

To know the gender we will need pictures of the back of the back feet.

I will try to get one... however she runs for cover as soon as I approach the cage

 

[MaggiesMum]

Ok managed to get some pics... not great as she was pretty speedy

 

[AmandaS]

Ok managed to get some pics... not great as she was pretty speedy

I dont see any spurs, but to be sure I'll share one of my male and you can compare. You can see on the back of his back foot he has a spur. It almost looks like a toe!

 

[MaggiesMum]

I dont see any spurs, but to be sure I'll share one of my male and you can compare. You can see on the back of his back foot he has a spur. It almost looks like a toe!
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Yes I see it! She definitely doesn’t have them... thanks for your help!!!

 

[CBee7726]

So with that being said, you'll need a laybin for her once she's of age

 

[Fchamel]

Female!

 

[Fchamel]

Lay bin at about 5-6 months.

 

[MaggiesMum]

Thanks everyone... the plan is to go bioactive shortly... so she should lay there right?

 

[NashansCamos]

Thanks everyone... the plan is to go bioactive shortly... so she should lay there right?

if done correctly then yes.

Also in your first photo i see a hammock those aren't recommended i would get rid if it. Just sticks and live plants is the best option.

 

[MaggiesMum]

if done correctly then yes.

Also in your first photo i see a hammock those aren't recommended i would get rid if it. Just sticks and live plants is the best option.

Hope you don’t mind me asking... but why are they not recommended?

 

[NashansCamos]

Hope you don’t mind me asking... but why are they not recommended?

Because theyre not made for chameleons, their claws can get caught in the fibres too and its not really a natural replica of their real environment. When designing their cage, try to think what a jungle is like and try to replicate it. Lots of horizontal and diagonal sticks and vines are good and live plants are even better

 

[MaggiesMum]

Because theyre not made for chameleons, their claws can get caught in the fibres too and its not really a natural replica of their real environment. When designing their cage, try to think what a jungle is like and try to replicate it. Lots of horizontal and diagonal sticks and vines are good and live plants are even better

Ok thanks, that’s a good point. I have 5 real plants in there right now... all chameleon safe. I was reluctant to get artificial but needed them on the short term for more cover... will be replacing as soon as I can.