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This article is focused on caring for chameleons egg laying and not pregnancy.\u00a0 If you would like to read more in-depth on caring for a pregnant chameleon, go here:\u00a0 Chameleon Pregnancy<\/a><\/p>\n The short simple answer to that is yes, every single chameleon species will lay eggs. However, not all chameleon species will lay eggs the same way. This is in terms of reproduction.<\/p>\n When it comes to reproduction, there are two types: oviparous and ovoviviparous. Both lay eggs, but one will lay normally like other reptiles and the other will lay in a unique way.<\/p>\n Oviparous chameleons are species that lay eggs in the ground.<\/strong> This is how most other reptiles lay their eggs as well. These chameleons will lay eggs every three to six months with or without the presence of a male.<\/p>\n However, if the female chameleons find a suitable male, the eggs will get fertilized. She will then find an ideal location to deposit her eggs. After she’s done digging a hole, she will lay eggs.<\/p>\n Depending on the species, she can lay anywhere from a couple of eggs to a hundred or even more. After all the eggs are laid, she will cover the hole with soil and retreat back up the trees and plants. After a couple of months, the egg will hatch and the baby chameleons will emerge from the ground.<\/p>\n Ovoviviparous species, on the other hand, lay eggs in a very unique way that’s different from other species. Instead of laying eggs in the ground, they keep the eggs inside their bodies until the embryos are about to hatch.<\/strong><\/p>\n When the baby chameleon is about to hatch from the egg inside their mother, she will press the egg against a tree branch to help them hatch.<\/p>\n Jackson’s Chameleon is the only species of chameleons that are ovoviviparous.<\/strong> They have a 5 to 7 months gestation periods.<\/p>\n A female chameleon that is ready to lay eggs will exhibit some signs. These signs are important to look for as you’ll need to prepare the area for her to lay eggs.<\/p>\n One of the signs to look for is she will spend more time on the floor than on the trees or plants. When she’s on the floor of the cage, she is looking for a place to lay her eggs. She will walk back and forth on the floor to find a suitable place. If she does, she will scratch the ground or even dig to see if she can lay her eggs in there. If not she will continue searching for another location. If you have live plants in pots, she may dig that as well.<\/p>\n Another sign to tell when she’s ready to lay eggs is when she has a loss of appetite. She will eat less food or may stop eating altogether. Even if it’s her favorite food, she will ignore it.<\/p>\n However, as for water, she will continue to drink it as normal. Therefore, it’s a good idea to mist the cage often to keep her hydrated.<\/p>\n The last thing to look for is her weight. If the female chameleon is eating, as usual, eating less, or not eating at all, but she seems to get fatter, it’s a good sign that she’s carrying eggs.<\/p>\n Above are the common signs the female chameleon is carrying eggs and in a short period of time, she will start to lay eggs. Therefore, you should prepare the cage or move her to a more suitable chameleon cage<\/a>\u00a0for her to lay her eggs.<\/p>\n In the wild, the female chameleon will find a secluded place to lay her eggs. The ideal spot she is looking for is where a predator will have a hard time finding the eggs. Places like under dead leaves, fallen trees, and low hanging plants. In addition, the location will be damp so it’ll be easy for the baby chameleons to crawl out when they hatch.<\/p>\n Therefore, chameleons kept in captivity, you should recreate the same environment. If you’re planning to keep her in her cage, get a large container that is at least 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep. In the container, put soil or mix it with some sand and fill it to the top. Additionally, plant some live plants so it will mimic her natural environment. Some female chameleons are really picky and if they don’t feel right about the place, they won’t lay eggs at all.<\/p>\n Some people prefer to take the female chameleon out from their cage and put them in another cage which is specifically made for egg-laying chameleons. Generally, the cage will have a container filled with soil with plants and trees in it. This is all they need to lay their eggs. Once she lay her eggs, the female chameleons will be taken back to her main cage.<\/p>\n For an average chameleon, she will lay a clutch of eggs every three to six months. However, how often she lay eggs will depend on a couple of factors.<\/p>\n One of the factors will be environmental conditions. If it’s during the rainy seasons in which the weather is usually cool, she will probably not lay any eggs until it gets warm. Therefore, it could be five to six months before she starts laying eggs.<\/p>\n On the other hand, when the weather is dry and warm, she will lay eggs more often. Usually every three months to four months. The eggs need to be warm in order for the baby chameleons to develop inside the egg.<\/p>\n Another factor is how well hydrated and how well fed the female chameleon is. If they get plenty of water and a well-balanced diet, she’ll lay eggs more often. A female chameleon that doesn’t drink enough water and eat enough will lay fewer eggs each year.<\/p>\n If you have a pet female chameleon, it’s best to have her lay eggs every five to six months. A female chameleon that carries eggs and laying can put a lot of stress on the chameleon. This is one of the reasons why female chameleons do not live longer than male chameleons.<\/p>\n To prevent her from laying eggs often, you can help her by lowering the temperature in the enclosure by a couple of degrees. Make sure the temperature doesn’t get too cold or you could cause health problems for the chameleon.<\/p>\n Another thing you can do is fed her less food. Instead of feeding her every day, you can feed her every two to three days. Three days is usually the maximum number of days a chameleon can go without food. Any longer with food could cause health issues for her.<\/p>\nDo Chameleon Lay Eggs Or Give Live Birth?<\/h2>\n
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