Breeding crested geckos

[thatgeckokid]

Hello I'm nee to this forum and I was thinking about producing crested geckos and I need tips on what to do because it's my first time trying this and I'm kind of nervous about it so thanks for any held.

 

[acpart]

Your best bet is to google "crested gecko breeding" and read some care sheets. Then come back and ask specific questions. It's a lot to ask for a whole discussion on breeding in one thread (though that's not to say that someone else may want to do it).

Aliza

 

[Jetfire]

first,make totally sure that you do,in fact,have an adult pair of opposite sex lizards. then put them together. that's pretty much all there is to breeding cresties. incubate the eggs in a room temperature,preferably dark spot (I like using the shelf in my closet). that's really all there is to it,no need for incubators and such.

 

[acpart]

The only time I think an incubator is needed is if the temperature fluctuations are great. I live in New England with no air conditioning. That means that during breeding season (I breed gargs, not cresties) the temperatures in my living room can range from 65F to 95F. Since I don't want to subject the eggs to that degree of fluctuation, I do have an incubator set at 75F (and another incubator at 83F to see if I can get some male gargs).

Aliza

 

[Swancici]

First make sure you have the pair you want. Females can lay up to 20 eggs per year I belive. They will need a cooling down period in the winter for 4 months or so. Meaning start breeding early feb-march ending in dec usually that's breeding session for my guys. Next step is to make are both male and female are breeding weight 40+ grams and ready to lay eggs. Get a lay box with dirt and wait they lay 2 eggs per month usually. Next getting a incubator set up.. I use a plastic bin no air holes with vermiculite humidity 80-90% and temp 70-75f. Now the waiting can be up to 60-120 days mine are 110 usually at 73f. Next is to find homes make sure you have plans for the band once they hatch. Good luck

 

[Swancici]

Oh and the eggs can be temp from 68-80f

 

[Tigerpython]

I brought a crested gecko from pets at home a few days ago I noticed her digging a lot so I checked her tank today and she's laid two nice white eggs. I don't have any hatching media for the eggs there still on the coco fibre I've put the lid on and put them in a cupboard for. Ow as it's dark. Any help will be grate

 

[acpart]

If the temperature is pretty steady where you put them it should be fine. Make sure you're using damp coco fiber.

Aliza