Re: [Gecko] My females clutch

[Jim & Deann Chapman]

Eublepharis eggs are pretty durable if they are properly fertilized and develop as intended before being laid.  I've even hatched eggs that were laid in a water dish and not immediately discovered.  They do need a moist environment and some warmth but ideal conditions are not necessary.    Temperature fluctuations are tolerated but I use a cheap chicken egg incubator set at approx 72F for my own convenience.  The eggs are placed on moist vermiculite in a small storage container with a hole or two punched in the top.  Humidity is maintained high enough that there is some condensation on the sides of the container but not on the top.  These new ziplock or glad wrap disposable stoage containers are perfect for this.   It has also been my experience that Eublepharis eggs will not go bad if not hatched in the same position they were laid in.  However, I don't recommend turning them on purpose.   If your male and females live in separate cages, it would be a good idea to have the male spend some more time with the females to ensure proper fertilization. Good luck, Jim Chapman/Ogden UT   ----- Original Message ----- From: Derek Pierman DDPCA To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 9:16 AM Subject: [Gecko] My females clutch I have two leopard geckos and one laid her first clutch over the weekend, but they both collapsed because they didn't calcify. My other female still hasn't laid her eggs, but I was looking for advice to see how to make sure they take. What kind of environment do they need to have to make sure the egg remains stable?   Derek Pierman Enrollment Services DDPCA (916)861-2503 Ext. 4641