2 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

[Agui09]

Ok so how much is the maximum for breeding your female gecko? And when my male and my female mated-and mated again they lost their appetite thats normal right?

 

[roger]

Ok so how much is the maximum for breeding your female gecko? And when my male and my female mated-and mated again they lost their appetite thats normal right?

i dont understand your first question? maximum weight ? usually when the female is gravid she doesnt eat as much.Also the cold winter months will throw them off feed

 

[Agui09]

i dont understand your first question? maximum weight ? usually when the female is gravid she doesnt eat as much.Also the cold winter months will throw them off feed

Well how many years do you let them produce eggs-3, 4 maybe 6 years of age you stop?

 

[Pinky81]

Bonnie went off food for a bit after mating..only ate here and there during the first clutch. She lost 10grams by the time she laid. After laying the first clutch she chowed down and gained that 10grams back now she is off food again as she is about to pop and Im expecting her to lay any second. She is currently in her box digging to china!
Again after she lays its all about letting her eat and gain back in prep for next clutch.

 

[leopardgeckogeek1600]

If you meant what the maximum weight is then the female should be between 50 to 70 grams with a fat tail. The male should also be at least 50 grams. It is normal for a female leopard gecko to refuse food right before she lays but with both male and female after they mate I don't know what the problem could be. I bet if you would wait a few days they will start eating again.

 

[Mich]

Well how many years do you let them produce eggs-3, 4 maybe 6 years of age you stop?

Leos are long term pets, with proper care they will live as long as a dog or a cat .. or longer. I don't know up to what age is "too old" for breeding, but the ages you posted are still within their breeding prime.

 

[ajveachster]

Female leos can produce eggs at older ages like 9, but they may not produce as many good eggs. From what I understand they can stop ovulating completely in their teens. As far as eating issues are concerned. It is not uncommon for both males and females to change eating habits during breeding season. Some females will do what Bonnie did in a previous post. Some will eat the same as always. Some will slow way down throughout the entire breeding season. We have a few males that barely eat the entire breeding season.