eggs are dented

[Mr. Fat Tail]

When eggs are dented does it mean that the female is just lacking in calcium or the eggs are infertile? Both of my females that just recently had a clutch of eggs are already denting I even dust my crickets with calcium and have a calcium dish.

 

[acpart]

It's not usually a calcium issue. The eggs may be infertile or the humidity may not be high enough.

Aliza

 

[CNest]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong...but I believe it could be from not having enough moisture in the hatch medium. Leo eggs don't get hard like, say a chickens egg. They firm up but never get that hard. If that is the case, depending on what you have the eggs in, you can place a moist paper towel over the top of them and replace the cover. I did this when my water ratio was off. Saved the eggs and they ended up hatching fine.

You can also candle them to check if they are fertile. Just shine a small flashlight on the side and look for a pink bulls eye. If you search the threads in this section there are quite a few that have photos of fertile and non fertile eggs being candled. That might help you some.

 

[Mr. Fat Tail]

Its probable from lack of moisture so i will make sure to make it more humid.

Thanks for the advice you probable just saved four of my eggs.