oldest leo breeding

[BSM]

What is the oldest leopard gecko you have breeding. Is there any difference while breeding, for example less fertility.


Bryan

 

[gothra]

I'd like to know too. I will be getting a female soon and plan to breed her with my first gecko, Bubu, who will be 9 years old when she is ready for breeding in a couple years.

 

[BioWorkZ]

From "The Herpetoculture of Leopard Geckos" book, females go into menopause in the 5th-6th year of egg laying. If can be prolonged if they are constantly laying eggs season after season.

 

[BSM]

The only reason i ask is i might try and get this 14 yr old male leo off a guy local to me. He would be great to out-cross with if i can get him

 

[StatikStepz]

lol @ "leopard gecko menopause"...

 

[robin]

i have heard leopard geckos breeding as old as 15 years of age. also chewbecca from here had some eight year old females lay for her the first time this year. i know a lot of geckos that breed past 5 and 6 years. i wouldnt be surprised if a 15 year old male could still get it going but it might cause a lot of undue stress on him