Umm Put New Male in with two Females FAST!!!

[leopete]

I put my new male in with my two females that I've kept by himself for a month. He didn't waist any time getting down to business. Serviced both females in about 5-10 min. Then he took over one of the females hides.

This is the first time I've attempted breeding. Is that it now? And I'll be seeing eggs in a few weeks?

Pete

 

[thestack510]

How do you intend on incubating the eggs? It sounds to me like you have a lot of reading to do. Hopefully you can manage to gain some understanding and the eggs won't go to waste.

 

[Retribution Reptiles]

Wow, uh well where to start. First take the male out. Second, separate the females. Third get a lay box. Fourth get an incubator with in the next 2 weeks, in all honesty i would get one like monday so you can adjust if necessary. Next i would get alot more tanks/tubs cause you will have babies in 45-70ish days depending on temps.

Let's hope i'm typing this and you have already done all of this. But from the post i'm thinking that this is very valid info for ya.

If you need any further help please ask.

Thanks,

~Ryan

 

[leopete]

Done all the reading. Was planning on ordering a Hovator today. And looking at some commercial Racks on Casters that roll around nicely. Should I take the male out? I've heard I can leave him in with them throughout the breeding season?

Pete

 

[IonBaller07]

If they've already done it, like you said they did, it is best to seperate them so it doesnt put anymore stress on her then she already has.

 

[Retribution Reptiles]

Single out every animal, that way you know what cluthes are from which female.

 

[acpart]

Some people separate and some don't. I don't. Everyone is fine. Use your judgement and watch your geckos to see what will work best.

ALiza

 

[Retribution Reptiles]

If the genetics are the same for each female then it wouldn't be a problem. But if you have 2 females of different genetic backgrounds then it would be wise to seperate for the fact that you may not be in the room when the females lay.

IMO it would bring a question of ethics when attempting to sell animals without knowing their genetic background. This may not be a problem with some that are looking for pets but if the hatchlings are sold then it would be best (IMO) (if females are geneticaly different) to seperate them out to know what the genetic make up of the hatchlings are.