Do American chameleons or Anole lay eggs?
The American chameleon, or anole (Anolis carolinensis), is not a true chameleon, but a small lizard of the iguana family, found in the SE United States and noted for its color changes. The chameleon is oviparous. The female digs out a hollow in the ground for a nest where several dozen eggs are laid and then covered with soil. The period of incubation varies inversely with the temperature and may be as short as 4 months or as long as 10 months. Most chameleons are oviparous, and lay eggs after a 3-6 week gestation. Once the eggs are ready to be laid, the female will climb down to the ground and begin digging a hole, anywhere from 4-12 inches (10-30 cm) deep depending on the species. The female turns herself around at the bottom of the hole and deposits her eggs. Once finished, the female buries the eggs and leaves the nesting site. Clutch sizes vary greatly with species. Small Brookesia species may only lay 2-4 eggs, while large Veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) have been known
