Does My Chameleon Have Egg Bound?

Observe your chameleon for signs that she needs to lay eggs. ... Watch your chameleon to see if she is scratching at the walls and ground of the enclosure. Place your chameleon in a deep sandy enclosure and leave her alone. If she tries to lay eggs and is not successful, then she may be egg bound.

What causes egg binding in chameleons?

There are many things that can cause a chameleon to be egg bound: The eggs are too much calcified. ... Other diseases prevent the laying of eggs, e.g. a metabolic bone disease or a tumor in the coelomic cavity. Husbandry deficiencies prevent the female from laying her eggs.

How do you tell if she is egg bound?

What are the clinical signs? When your hen is egg bound, your hen may appear weak, show no interest in moving or eating, have a “panting” respiratory rate, and may have some abdominal straining. One or both legs may appear lame due to the egg pressing on the nerves in the pelvis.