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What are Signs that a Gecko is Gravid?
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In Relation To:
Juliet
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I have a pair of Lygodactylus williamsi geckos. My female seems to be getting a bit plump, and I am beginning to wonder if she is gravid, being as they are a very prolific species. However, the most basic check whether she is gravid or not (looking at the belly for eggs) doesn't work, since they are also a very active species (imagine a reptilian squirrel, never standing still) and are very small. What are some signs I can look for besides looking at her belly and looking for already laid eggs?
Thanks!
Jim
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Author Comment
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7/26/2009 2:57:05 PM
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Assisted Answer
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7/26/2009 4:34:28 PM
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Krestie Kate
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I have a hard time checking with my crested geckos and they are much easyer to handle. Theres probly no way for you to check. Just make a laybox for her and home for the best.
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Author Comment
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7/26/2009 5:07:17 PM
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Blaise and Echo
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They are egg gluers, so I kind of just have to cover them with a small deli cup when I find them. Thanks though!
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Accepted Answer
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7/28/2009 1:26:03 PM
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Supreme Gecko
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You are correct. They are very quick.
One way you can check her belly is to slowly slide a medium sized deli cup over her in her enclosure. If you can catch her over the front panel, that would be perfect- if not, you will need to slide the cover over the cup and bring her out.
Once in the deli cup, she should settle down enough for you to examine her abdomin for the noticable egg bulge.
Hope this helps.
Wally
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Author Comment
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8/1/2009 5:20:38 PM
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Blaise and Echo
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Well, I tried that, couldn't really tell, but yesterday, I walked in and they were in the act, so if she wasn't gravid, I hope she is now! :D
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