Assessment of the reproductive status of female veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) using hormonal, behavioural and physical traits

Egg binding is a common reproductive disorder in captive female reptiles leading to premature loss of breeding potential, or in severe cases death. It can result from failure to ovulate (and reabsorb) follicles; follicular stasis, or failure to lay eggs; dystocia. Reproductive status of female veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) in a research colony was assessed […]