breeding difficulty!

[LeoGeckos]

Hello everyone,

I have a pair of fat tail geckos, and im having the hardest time getting them to breed. The male shows zero interest in the female. Husbandry is perfect. I dont know what else to do. Suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[GeckoGuru]

I had to cool my fat tails to get breeding activity. I cooled them for two months, during which no food is given, simulating a short winter. It may be a little late in the season, but you could try it if you want. Keep them at 70 degrees.

Don't worry, my geckos only lost about 2 grams, so it isn't very hard on them at all.

Good Luck.

 

[Jeanne]

If the female isn't ovulating then the male will show no interest. I have 3 female fat tails and only one of them is ovulating right now. She may just need a little more time.

How old are they? And how much do they weigh?

 

[BalloonzForU]

Jeanne, how hard is it to see them ovulating? I have noticed that their scales are not as see through as the leos on their tummies.

 

[Jeanne]

You know the picture you took of the ovulating female? Well, it isn't anywhere close to that, but I can see a little pink spot on my female. I would try to take a picture if I thought there was any chance of me actually being able to get a clear picture of it, but there isn't...LOL

 

[BalloonzForU]

That picture took two people, me to hold the leo and one to take the pic. When I got my first AFT I was looking her over and the thicker scales is the first thing I notices on the belly. I was like how on earth am I going to be able to see if she's ovulating? I'm glad it's not a guessing game, at that I'll be able to see something going on in the tummy. Thanks for the info Jeanne. I guess once I start breeding my 1.2 I'll see if I can get a nice clean pic.