Differences in hatching times

[kayla.h]

Hey experienced breeders! I just had my first baby leo hatch on 6/14. How long should the other egg take? It's nice and full and looks ready to pop, but he's not ready to join his sibling yet I suppose. How long can he wait in there? I'm getting impatient!

 

[acpart]

I've had as many as 5 days between clutch mates hatching.

Aliza

 

[kayla.h]

Thanks for the reassurance! The egg isn't bad, so I'm still holding on to hope.

 

[kayla.h]

Update: Baby 2 is here! Posting photos soon.

 

[kayla.h]

Here's Pip! (Short for Pipsqueak).

 

[Josh2]

Beautiful! Congrats and welcome to the world, Pip!

 

[kayla.h]

Sad news. Pip passed away. I don't think he absorbed his yolk before hatching (I didn't assist him in any way, I just let nature do its thing as he hatched). Poor thing wouldn't gain weight or eat. I tried supplementing, but he lost the battle. I'm sad to lose him, but I'm learning that nature is a better selector for healthy geckos than I or any vet. Hopefully the next eggs that hatch will be healthy and happy buggers that will live long lives and make someone a happy owner for many years.

 

[Geckomaster743]

Sad news. Pip passed away. I don't think he absorbed his yolk before hatching (I didn't assist him in any way, I just let nature do its thing as he hatched). Poor thing wouldn't gain weight or eat. I tried supplementing, but he lost the battle. I'm sad to lose him, but I'm learning that nature is a better selector for healthy geckos than I or any vet. Hopefully the next eggs that hatch will be healthy and happy buggers that will live long lives and make someone a happy owner for many years.

No worries, You tried. He was able to live a short period of time but he was cared for and didn't die painfully. I'm sorry for your loss of Pip.

 

[Pugwinkle]

So sorry for your loss.