Breeding Projects 2024!

Yemen Chameleon

Due to the success of our panther chameleon and yemen chameleon breeding throughout 2022 and 2023, we have continued our Yemen project into 2024.

We have a range of male and female Yemen Chameleon for sale, courier and payment plans are available along with discounts when you purchase your animal and chameleon housing with us.

The process

There is much more that goes into breeding chameleons than pairing the adults and incubating eggs. We like to capture images of all of our breeding projects so that we can share our progress with you.

Our Chameleon Breeding area is kept clinically clean in order to keep our breeders and babies healthy

The first step is preparing males and females for breeding by cycling them and ensuring they are the correct age and weight to breed- this is important as you must look after breeders well in order to produce healthy offspring

Once paired, we look out for signs that our female is gravid (pregnant). Over time females grow large to make room for eggs we also ensure she has plenty of nutrients and calcium to lay eggs and remain healthy after this

When females are ready to lay, they dig down into substrate to lay their eggs, so we make sure we have laying buckets available with deep subsrate so they feel secure enough to lay their eggs

Once the eggs have been laid, the bucket is removed and eggs are placed into the incubator. This can be anywhere between a few eggs up to large clutches of 60 or more

After a long incubation period, the eggs are ready to hatch and the tiny signs of life begin with baby yemens climbing out of the egg

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Additonally to the information above, there are some key things which are extremely important to breeding Yemen Chameleons.

Once our males have finished breeding, they are immediately separated from the female, and the male is then given rest. This involves allowing the male to be away from the females with no females in line of sight, along with hydrating the male and offering additional food. Chameleons often prioritize mating over eating, so it is common for them not to eat until after breeding.

Once our female Yemen chameleons have laid their eggs and their eggs are removed, it’s time to focus on the mother of the clutch. Laying eggs, especially with larger clutches , can be extremely taxing on the female’s body and she will require extra care and attention to ensure she recovers properly. During this time, we offer additional food to our females and clean their enclosure to ensure they are comfortable and have everything they need. Chameleons can breed multiple times a year, some even more frequently. However, it’s important to ensure that both the Dame and the Sire (Dad) are healthy before re-pairing them.

Once our babies are hatched, they are moved into our juvenile chameleon area where they receive several feeds a day along with lots of spraying to offer hydration. As our Yemen Chameleons grow and are reduced to larger food less often, they are ready to find their new homes- this usually takes around 10-14 weeks however it does depend on the growth rate of the individual chameleon.

What do Chameleons need?

Known as Yemen chameleons, these amazing reptiles are native to Yemen and certain portions of Saudi Arabia. They are among a number of special lizard species and among the most fascinating to maintain because of their gripping feet, pointed head crest, and color-changing skills.

The head crest of the Veiled Chameleon is a modification which allows the lizard to drink in a setting where standing water is either absent or uncommon. During the cold, wet night, the crest collects dew and sends the droplets into the chameleon’s mouth.

Veiled chameleon males usually grow to be 60 cm long, while females only reach 30 cm. Males grow substantially bigger than females. Determining the sex of an adult Veiled chameleon is simple since the mature male has a bigger head crest. Under the right circumstances and care, they often survive for five to seven years.

There are many differing opinions on what is a suitable chameleon enclosure and what is not. What we do know for sure is that Chameleons are arboreal lizards meaning they climb and live high up in trees, so we must provide space for the chameleon to climb. We are lucky to have the ability, within our breeding area, to supply different types of enclosures not only based upon species and age but also what the individual chameleon prefers – how do we know? we know Chameleons well and are able to judge their mood from colour and attuitude changes. All of our livestock is important to us and their health is paramount in everything we do, this includes natural enrichment.

The winner is… Bio-active housing. We have been big on bioactive this year and there are a few reasons for that. Firstly, we always advice making your pets environment as similar to that in the wild as possible. Whilst you dont need to plant trees and make a forest, there are many types of reptile live plant for sale at Blackpool Reptiles which can be used to create climbing and drinking spots. The benefits of using live plants expand far beyond the visual appeal. They can be used as water collectors for chameleons – curved or large leaves are great as they capture water spray and your chameleon can drink even after spraying is completed. Using more structured plants along with bark and wood, you can create the perfect basking site for your chameleon whilst also giving it something to climb down if it chooses to cool down towards the lower part of the tank.

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