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[gatorgeckos]

First time breeding leopard geckos. I've gotten three single infertile clutches from my female who has been with a male for a couple months. The eggs are laid rather deflated and kinda remind me of jello. I've read this just means they are infertile, which I have confirmed by candling and seeing a bunch of yellow.

I know it's pretty normal for there to be infertile clutches, but it's like clockwork. Every few weeks, a single infertile egg pops out. Can I expect to find some fertile ones soon? Also, are the eggs hard like a crested geckos or softer? I definitely don't want to just throw any eggs away for being too soft only to find it's normal for leopard gecko eggs.

Thanks!

 

[Dinosaur!]

If they feel like jello, then I would most likely agree that they are infertile. A good leopard gecko egg should be firm, holds its shape, have a chalky white feeling and look, and shouldnt feel like a partially deflated water balloon.

I don't know how hard crested gecko eggs are, so I cant comment on that comparison, but leo eggs should be flexible to a gentle touch, but still firm. If she is constantly laying infertiles she may be just a little to young (i dont know her age though) , he male may be infertile or "shooting blanks", or the female may be infertile. Either way its mainly just a waiting game to see what happens. I hope this helps a little though

 

[gatorgeckos]

Hopefully she starts laying some fertile eggs. She's a gorgeous girl and it'd really be a shame if she couldn't pass on her genetics.

 

[Dinosaur!]

Well now I'm curious! What morph are your geckos?

 

[gatorgeckos]

The female is a RAPTOR with two solid red eyes. Male is a W/Y Eclipse het. Trepmer.

Sorry I know they aren't the best pictures, they were just the ones I found quick on my computer. If you want I can get better pictures some time this week that I will have decent light.

 

[Dinosaur!]

Wow! that female is stunning! The male is beautiful too!

 

[acpart]

They are gorgeous geckos. I have to say that I've had my least success in getting fertile eggs from the Raptor and Aptor het Raptor females I've tried breeding.

Aliza

 

[gatorgeckos]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm just hoping to at least get a few good clutches from her before she's done for the year. I'm really excited to see the W/Y and RAPTOR come together. I think it's going to be really cool