How to Hatch panther Chameleon Eggs at Home: Complete Beginner’s Guide

To be able to Hatch healthy Panther Chameleon eggs is a dream for many reptile enthusiasts as it is highly fascinating and rewarding for anyone, let alone reptile enthusiasts. It may look like a challenge but with right knowledge and precision, it is actually possible to Hatch panther Chamberlin eggs at home. If you are a beginner breeder or are just curious about the hatching process of Panther Chameleon eggs, this article will provide you with a complete give on how to Hatch panther Chameleon eggs properly and what to expect.

Panther Chameleons are one of the most common choice among reptile pet owners and the reason to that is much understandable; they are vibrant and extremely fascinating, upon that, they make a really nice pet. Male panther chameleons are larger in comparison to female panther chameleons and are also generally more vibrant, which is generally the first step in understanding the gender of the panther chameleons. Understanding their life cycle, habitat and breeding needs is specially important to breed and Hatch healthy eggs.

Understanding- Panther Chameleon Breeding and Egg Laying

Just like other reptiles, panther chameleons too, lay eggs. Panther Chameleon eggs are tiny, just 1 to 1.5 centimeter at max, which the female panther Chameleon lays after successfully completing the gestation period. After a successful mating period, the female panther Chameleon usually take around 20 to 30 days to lay eggs.

This time period is really crucial and the female panther Chameleon would need extra care as well. You might find her being a little more restless, defensive ands might also display other physical signs such as dark coloration. She might also display signs like digging, which in the wild means they are preparing a place or “nest ” to lay the eggs and would be the place where the eggs Hatch. Now since your chameleons are not in the wild, you will have to ensure a moist play sand or even real, organic soil for her to prepare and dig (must have atleast 6-8 inch depth area).

Most reptile parents prepare a laying bin for the pregnant reptile to have a comfortable laying spot that provides them with enough space since, panther chameleons lay around 20-40 eggs in a clutch. The clutch size depends on how healthy the chameleons are and obviously the age of the female panther Chameleon. Older chameleons generally lay less eggs in contradiction to younger and healthier, and more fertile chameleons. Apart from these natural factors, “stress” also play an important role, since stress is responsible for egg binding – a generally fatal condition. So make sure your female chameleon does not have a threatening environment.

Post Laying Process- Collecting and Hatching Panther Chameleon Eggs

After the gestation period of the panther Chameleon is done with, which is approximately 20-40 days (depending on various factors such as the chameleons health, age, clutch size, environment and weather), the female panther Chameleon lays eggs. Although the female Chameleon is capable to handle the eggs and Hatch them as they do in the wild, to ensure proper and enugu survival rate, is important for the breeder or the reptile pet parent to provide the eggs with proper incubation. Here’s all you need to know about the same-

Once the female has layed the eggs, gently, without rotating, take the eggs and place them in the incubation box. Rotating or giving them a lot of movement is considered unhealthy since inside the egg is just an embryo, the development of which can be disrupted and even be damaged due to such rigorous movement. To relocate the eggs, you can take help of a spoon of even your own hands work as long as you do not rotate them. Now without cleaning or washing the eggs place them in an incubation box.

Preparing the right environment: The Incubation

Immediately after you have picked the eggs, leave them in an incubation box. Wondering what am incubation box is? Let’s break it down and see how to make an incubation box and what are the necessary climate requirements for panther Chameleon eggs to hatch healthy baby chameleons.

Incubation box is a place which most reptile parents use a box or a container to make, and place the eggs in till the time the eggs are ready to hatch. To make an incubation box for your pet panther Chameleon eggs, take a storage box or a container and fill it with moist incubation medium which is a necessary environment for the eggs to develop. You can use vermiculite or perlite as a medium for the same. Mix vermiculite or perlite with water in a ratio of 1:1 (vermiculite or perlite weight to water ratio). Beware that it should not be soaking wet; only damp enough to provide with moisture.

Place the eggs in the middle of the mixture you have prepared as the soil. Keep the eggs a little apart from each other to prevent mold. The incubation box should have the ideal temperature for the tiny eggs to develop healthy chameleon babies. The ideal temperature range lies somewhere between 24 to 26 degree celsius. This ensures proper and healthy development of the embryos and also is known to prevent early deaths. As for the humidity levels, anywhere between 80 to 100% is considered ideal. For the same reason we ensure that the incubation substrate is only damp enough that when it is squeezed, it leaves only a drop of two of water.

Remember, air exchange is also important and there should not be condensation, since water droplets can cause the eggs to rot. Yes, you’ve read it right. The eggs do rot and even mold forms on them because of which the embryos no longer develop. Ideally, the container’s lid should have enough holes in it for air to pass and to prevent condensation, it is also recommended that you keep the lid open for a brief amount of time to let fresh oxygen, every once in a while.

Hatching- Timeline And Tips For Healthy Baby Chameleons

When the panther Chameleon eggs are provided the right incubation set up with the right repairs And environmental conditions, we can ensure that healthy baby chameleons are born. Under the temperature settings of 24 to 26 degrees celcius, the eggs may take around 7-10 months to hatch, while if the tablature range is somewhat between 22 to 23 degrees celcius, it may take around 12 months for the eggs to hatch. Staying patient throughout the process is the key so do not try to rush through the process since it may lead to immature death of the embryos as well.

It is also ready to distinguish between a healthy egg and an unhealthy egg. Harmful eggs are generally firm, are of slightly cream color maybe even white, ass well may appear pump. Whereas infamy eggs turn yellowish, might even have mold on them, could be leaking or even already empty add if they are collapsing. These unhealthy eggs in almost all the cases do not make it since they have turned infertile, however you can prevent healthy eggs from turning into unfaithful by checking the humidity and temperature from time to time.

As it near the time of hatching, which is after the completion of successful incubation period, the eggs will start developing small slits. By this time, the baby chamfering inside the egg would have developed egg tooth as well, which it will be using to break the egg. This process of breaking the egg and coming out generally takes 2 to 3 days. Remain patient during that time and let the chamfering come out naturally, do not try to helpuntil you clearly see that is past 3 days and the checkerboard might be stuck.

After hatching, babies should be placed in compact, well-ventilated cages with lots of climbing branches, a spot that is comfortable (about 28°C), and enough UVB light. As baby chameleons drink from droplets rather than bowls, feed hatchlings small live insects (such as fruit flies or pinhead crickets) that have been dusted with calcium supplement and mist the cage frequently.

Remember, hatching panther Chameleon eggs is not a race and it requires a lot of patience. Proper care is equally important add much as the health of the parent chameleons. Hatching panther Chameleon eggs is of course a very rewarding experience and should be done only when ready. If you are interested in reading more about checksum and how do ensure that they stay healthy, read or article on chameleon vitamins and supplements as well.