vittkens

watts501 · 02-13-05, 04:09 PM

as above how long does it take the female to drop her eggs?i think she is pregant as she is alot larger than the other two?thanks,if u want a pic i can get one if that helps!

watts501 · 02-16-05, 05:21 AM

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tHeGiNo · 02-16-05, 05:29 PM

Hey Watts,

The average gestation period for your dragon is 4 to 6 weeks. You will know she is ready to lay as she begins to dig around her enclosure. Depending on the size, you will have to prepare a nesting site either in or separate from her enclosure - I have had success both ways. This egg-laying site must be at least 1 inch in depth, and damp enough so that it can hold a tunnel. To accomplish this, pack the substrate down with your hands or a flat object, and mist it until it is of the desired composure. Dampened soil or sand, or even a mixture of the two, can accomplish this.

Once she has begun making a burrow, leave her be at all costs. Your presence may deter her from laying her eggs, and thus risking her becoming egg bound. Only remove her when she has fully covered her eggs and has moved away from the spot in which she was digging. If she fails to begin laying her eggs after 48 hours of frantic digging, it is time to seek veterinary assistance. The first thing your going to want to assume is that your substrate is not damp enough (ie. it cannot hold tunnels). Correct this problem and leave her to lay again. If she begins to look weak and ceases laying eggs, it is time to seek assistance through a veterinarian.

Incubate the eggs at 82-74 degrees for best results. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

**EDIT**
Forgot to add, overhead pictures and pictures of your dragons belly can assist in determining whether or not she is gravid.

watts501 · 02-16-05, 05:43 PM

http://www.livefoodshop.co.uk/forum/...howtopic=26933

hope that helps!also can u over feed them??as mine just in crickets like no tomorrow and i mean they eat more than my bearded dragons did?i have a contianer with peat and sand in with a bark peice over so they can dig is that enough??

tHeGiNo · 02-16-05, 06:56 PM

Hey there,

I am not exactly familiar with peat, but if, when combined with your sand and moisture added, it can hold tunnels, it will likely suffice. I do not think the peice of wood is necessary though. It is possible to over feed any reptile, but from the picture you posted earlier, she looks great. The pictures do not really help much, and a belly shot would be most ideal. However, if you take a look for yourself, you should be able to see what looks like eggs at the bottom of her belly. Also, you can gently palpate the belly and you should be able to feel eggs. I hope this helps, take care!

watts501 · 02-17-05, 02:39 AM

thanks as i am about to leave for the weekend going away i will have a look when i get back on monday so i will let u know !thaks for the help!