Whichever medium you choose, proper moisture is achieved by mixing six parts of medium to four parts of water (6:4) by weight, not volume. In the last few years we have switched to vermiculite over Perlite since it does not promote the buildup of deadly ammonia gas and decay as Perlite does. A sure sign of such excess pressure is the formation of transparent areas in the eggshell often allowing attack by harmful molds.ĭepending on the quantity of eggs involved, the most common containers used for incubation are plastic deli cups, shoe boxes, or large sweater storage boxes filled with 1.5 to 2 inches of Perlite, vermiculite, or a 50:50 combination of both. If the medium is too wet, then an egg will swell to a degree leading to embryo death. The leopard gecko egg gains weight by absorbing moisture from air and from contact with a moist incubation medium. The soft pliable eggs leopard geckos require high humidity and good air exchange compared to hard-shelled eggs. Hence, the care and management of females is paramount for high fertility and strong neonates. In females who are grossly deficient, it may take 2-4 months. Another cause of infertility occurs with virgin females who have not been exposed to a male at the right time or with females who have not been bred at least once a month. Once adequate supplements are offered, it may only take 2-4 weeks for fertile eggs to appear. If you are experiencing the frustration of getting infertile/bad eggs, you must examine your feeding regime and make sure you provide a balanced vitamin/mineral supplement that has good levels of calcium and vitamin D3. In all my years, I rarely have proven a male was the reason for infertile eggs. Poor nutrition, not male sterility, is the leading cause of infertile leopard gecko eggs.
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