Leo Ovulating?

Cbyrd

New Member
Messages
8
Hello there! Our Leo has been acting different, laying under the foliage in the tank and isolating more from the other Leo. She's not had much of an appetite, will lick a worm if it goes by her, but doesn't eat them. She's almost 2 years old. Thanks so much for your assistance
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot_20230424_213012_Photos.jpg
    Screenshot_20230424_213012_Photos.jpg
    79.5 KB · Views: 0
  • 20230424_210950(0).jpg
    20230424_210950(0).jpg
    272.3 KB · Views: 0
  • Screenshot_20230424_213000_Photos.jpg
    Screenshot_20230424_213000_Photos.jpg
    28.3 KB · Views: 0
  • Screenshot_20230424_213103_Photos.jpg
    Screenshot_20230424_213103_Photos.jpg
    85.9 KB · Views: 0

Cbyrd

New Member
Messages
8
The pictures above are from yesterday. These are from today. I am not sure if there is something on the other side. Thanks again
 

Attachments

  • 20230425_124912.jpg
    20230425_124912.jpg
    379.3 KB · Views: 1
  • 20230425_124913.jpg
    20230425_124913.jpg
    376.7 KB · Views: 1
  • 20230425_124911.jpg
    20230425_124911.jpg
    391.4 KB · Views: 1
  • 20230425_124909.jpg
    20230425_124909.jpg
    405.1 KB · Views: 0

acpart

Geck-cessories
Staff member
Messages
15,119
Location
Somerville, MA
Yes, it looks like ovulation. If she hasn't been with a male, it will most likely be absorbed but occasionally the gecko will lay (infertile) eggs.

Aliza
 

Cbyrd

New Member
Messages
8
Yes, it looks like ovulation. If she hasn't been with a male, it will most likely be absorbed but occasionally the gecko will lay (infertile) eggs.

Aliza
Thanks so much for your reply Aliza! I thought she was ovulating. I haven't seen a pink spot on the other side yet, but will check again this weekend. She's been spending a lot of time under the foliage and then goes into the hut with our other one, Lola. We have been thinking Lola is a girl too, because the pores are not pronounced/dark. However, they were "snuggling" last night, so... Also, not sure if this means anything in the Leopard Gecko world, but Lola has been stepping on Leo's body and head. I thought maybe it was a show of dominance, but maybe Lola is trying to gauge if Leo is receptive at that moment. LOL - I really know doggies, but do not breed them or any other animals. So, this is all new. I have a humid hut that I can make as an egg laying spot. I attached a pic - We keep eco earth in it. Should I keep it moist or dry in case she lays fertilized or unfertilized eggs? FYI - I am not trying to be a breeder - if she does have eggs that hatch, we will give to friends/child's teacher. AND separate the geckos! :) Thanks
 

Attachments

  • 20230426_095849.jpg
    20230426_095849.jpg
    480.4 KB · Views: 0

acpart

Geck-cessories
Staff member
Messages
15,119
Location
Somerville, MA
Keep the eco earth moist. Also realize that if you have a male and a female, even if you separate them now, females store sperm so if she does lay it will be more than one pair of eggs. Most people incubate leopard gecko eggs in an incubator. If you keep them in the humid hide (this is assuming that you do have a male and a female), the gecko will kick them around next time she lays (gecko eggs, unlike chicken eggs, need to be kept in the same position, not rolled around). Also, the eggs need to be in a humid environment at a steady temperature between 80-88F in order to hatch. Some people do incubate the eggs in situ, but hatch rate is low. If your other gecko was a male, it's likely "he" would be rattling his tail, mounting the female and biting her neck while he does it.

Aliza
 

Cbyrd

New Member
Messages
8
Keep the eco earth moist. Also realize that if you have a male and a female, even if you separate them now, females store sperm so if she does lay it will be more than one pair of eggs. Most people incubate leopard gecko eggs in an incubator. If you keep them in the humid hide (this is assuming that you do have a male and a female), the gecko will kick them around next time she lays (gecko eggs, unlike chicken eggs, need to be kept in the same position, not rolled around). Also, the eggs need to be in a humid environment at a steady temperature between 80-88F in order to hatch. Some people do incubate the eggs in situ, but hatch rate is low. If your other gecko was a male, it's likely "he" would be rattling his tail, mounting the female and biting her neck while he does it.

Aliza
Thanks for the advice Aliza!
 

Visit our friends

Top