Not using the lay box?

[StopperExotics]

Hey guys,
I've got a first timer who has already laid two eggs that were infertile (both outside of the lay box); and she's got two eggs brewing right now (verified veins, very visible eggs) that are bright pink and wonderful looking. She's a first timer though, and I don't know if she'll use the lay box. Have you ever had issues with a female not using her lay box?

I'm probably just worrying for nothing; but if anyone has some suggestions or some information that will ease my mind, I'd be very grateful.

 

[acpart]

Yes I've had issues with experienced geckos ditching the lay box. Here are your possibilities:

--leave her alone and see if she gets it (it's not unusual for infertile eggs to be laid outside the box
--watch her very carefully and when she seems ready, keep putting her in the lay box (make sure it's moist and inviting)
--if you miss getting her in before she lays, hopefully you have been checking really often so you can get the eggs right after they're laid and incubate them. I have had successful hatches this way
--as a last resort, put her in a small tank where the entire floor is diggable, sort of a giant lay box, and wait for her to lay.

Aliza

 

[sammer021486]

another thing to try is changing the type of substrate. I used coco fiber with mine, but the female may not like the substrate.

 

[StopperExotics]

Thanks girls, that helps. I think I might put her in a separate giant lay box. She's really stressing me out, LoL.