my leopard gecko is...

[jason&stephany]

...getting bigger by the day. we keep thinking she is going to lay the eggs but still nothing. we have a moist place for her to lay them but do they always recognize the place to lay them?? what are some ways to make a great laying place??

[Aly]

I've been googling information for when I start breeding and I think this site might help you

Leopard Gecko Breeding Advice

if not, there is definatly a lot of info you can find on google

Hope this helps, I'm excited for her to lay them

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[jason&stephany]

so do they just hav two eggs at a time or what??

quote "She will most likely lay eggs about once every 2-4 week"

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[Aly]

From what i've read, if its her first time breeding she will probably have 2 eggs per clutch, if she has bred before then theres likely to be more eggs per clutch.

On The Learning Center - Breeding Leopard Geckos
it says "These geckos produce eggs many times during one breeding season. Usually they are laid two at a time, although a single egg is often produced at the beginning or end of the reproductive cycle. Each clutch will be laid at approximate three week intervals, although this can vary a bit based on conditions. The average female will lay about seven or eight pairs, although we've had females that produced eleven pairs in a single season!"

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[Aly]

just kidding. They lay 2 eggs per clutch. the amount of clutches they have depends on the age and health of the gecko

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[jason&stephany]

ok so this gets me.. lol. what kind of laying box do you use or think is a good one to use?? and after she has them can i put the male back in there with her or will she way more eggs??

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[Aly]

i haven't started breeding yet but Sam suggesed a small tupperware container or a deli cup and you fill it halfway with damp vermiculite. After she lays them you should keep them apart so that she doesnt get stressed out. She will lay more eggs because females store sperm so she can fertilize eggs all breeding season.

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[jason&stephany]

is that like a moss or dirt??

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[Aly]

its just vermiculite. You should be able to get some at home depot

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[luker3232]

get the stuff without pesticides and all that nasty chemicals.

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[jason&stephany]

what is it??

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[Aly]

Any of a group of micaceous hydrated silicate minerals related to the chlorites and used in heat-expanded form as insulation and as a planting medium.

vermiculite: Definition and Much More from Answers.com

I'm sure anyone at home depot will be able to find it for you.

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[jason&stephany]

wat if i dont hve time to get that stuff. what is something else i can use for her to lay them in??? cause i mean she looks like she is about to have them!!!!!

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[jason&stephany]

bump

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[Aly]

you can get a tupperware container and moss.
Leopard and African Fat-Tailed Gecko Breeding, Egg Laying and Incubation says you can use vermiculite and moss. if you dont have a lay box she may lay her eggs in the water bowl or in whatever substraite you have and they probably wont survive.

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[jtmoney]

Originally Posted by jason&stephany

wat if i dont hve time to get that stuff. what is something else i can use for her to lay them in??? cause i mean she looks like she is about to have them!!!!!

If you do not have time to breed them then why did you breed them?

Gladware from walmart + vermaculite + incubator = all you need

If you are not prepared for eggs then do not breed them

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[jason&stephany]

i didnt breed them someone gave them to me!!

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[jtmoney]

Originally Posted by jason&stephany

i didnt breed them someone gave them to me!!

Was the female already pregnant? Did you keep the male and female together?

Sorry not trying to be mean just trying to figure it out

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[jason&stephany]

ya she was pregnant but i have been reading up on everything but here in the pass few days she has gotten bigger. i have a shoe box n her cage for a laying box. it has coccnut bark and sand mixed in it. if that wont work ill go get that other stuff that everyone is talkin about

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[jtmoney]

Originally Posted by jason&stephany

ya she was pregnant but i have been reading up on everything but here in the pass few days she has gotten bigger. i have a shoe box n her cage for a laying box. it has coccnut bark and sand mixed in it. if that wont work ill go get that other stuff that everyone is talkin about

I would do like 75% cocofiber and 25% vermaculite. Are you going to actually incubate the eggs so they hatch?

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