<< Use a tank you don't mind being visually ruined: she'll eat the egg
shells after the hatchlings emerge, but the base is stuck to the glass for
all of eternity>>
I've faced this dilemma for years. I have many species of geckos which
glue their eggs. My preference is for them to lay their eggs on the glass,
for a number of reasons:
* eggs glued to other surfaces, such as certain types of stone or wood, are
subject to slow desiccation where the
surface of this material may actually pull moisture slowly from the eggs.
* all of the egg stains on the glass are easily removed with a mild glass
cleaner or a fresh razor blade, whereas those laid on stone or wood are
much more difficult to remove.
* eggs attached to glass surfaces are considerably easier to cover
(protection against drying out, calcium needy females, etc.) with plastic
containers - if so desired.
Overall, you are correct. I have several terrariums which are stained by
countless numbers of egg stains (particularly some of my older wooden
cages!). But I also like to see them, for these stains are evidence of the
past success' the species have experienced.
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