How Long TO Lay Eggs?

[Ultrakd]

Im bred two of my geckos 2 weeks ago on Friday the 13. WHen should she lay eggs?

 

[Halley]

Pretty soon. Where they ovulating though? Do you have a pic so we can see how far along they are?

 

[brad.a.c]

Good luck with her!

 

[Ultrakd]

Uh I dont have a pic at this time

 

[o0 Ryan 0o]

Typically it's 2.5-4 weeks, and 3 weeks is the "norm." So within the week if everything went well. By now you should be able to see eggs in her belly. As Nicholas said, a photo would help.

 

[Ultrakd]

Alright, I can see 2 real nice eggs in her belly.

 

[shadowx362]

I hope she lays for you soon and ,yes its usually 2-6 weeks between lays but your female will probably lay on the third.

 

[Ultrakd]

Why does it ta so long to lay?

 

[Ccrashca069]

I have 1 female that made me wait 5 1/2 weeks to lay her 1st clutch. She is about to lay her 5th clutch for me and has made me wait 4 weeks for them so far.

 

[JordanAng420]

Why does it ta so long to lay?

Well, for the same reason human babies take 9 months...the egg and embryo need time to properly develop, or else you risk a premature/ infertile egg. I know the wait is hard...but just wait until you're actually incubating them. Then the waiting REALLY begins.

 

[Ultrakd]

Here is a pic:

 

[Ultrakd]

So what do you guys think?

 

[Ultrakd]

Anyone. HOw much longer do you thnik I got bfore she lays?

 

[JordanAng420]

She looks a lot like my female looks right now and mine is 3 and a half weeks in. I spoke to my vet yesterday and he said that they can go up to 2 months. Unless she's showing signs of dystocia (egg binding) I wouldn't worry too much. Just make sure she has a proper laying box. I put 2 in my tank. Hope they turn out fertile for ya!

 

[Ultrakd]

signs of egg binding

 

[JordanAng420]

lethargy, weakness, no appetite, eyes closed all the time, hiding more than usual, straining of any kind to name a few

 

[Ultrakd]

Shes always hiding though

 

[JordanAng420]

Usually these things are not that subtle when they're egg bound. You would really notice. Pick her up and hold her in your hand- she should try to squirm and move at least a LITTLE. If she goes without eating for more than 8 days, won't come out of her hide, doesn't squirm or move when you hold her. If she's acting SICK, then be concerned. If you bred her 2 weeks ago, she isn't egg bound yet. The wait is difficult, but it will all be worth it in the end!

 

[Ultrakd]

Ok, I was reading RT's book and he said to reintroduce them every 3 weeks . SHould I stick them back together?

 

[JordanAng420]

She won't be receptive to him since she's already gravid. Once she lays her eggs you can after about a week or 2. But most of the time they retain the sperm from the male and use it for the entire season.