Future eggs?

[locolobito]

While checking on the kids, seen this girl hugging her bowl. First breeding attempt

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[Stewart_Reptiles]

It's a good sign but the only guarentee for eggs is an ovulation, right now your female is still building up. (Folicular development)

[locolobito]

It's a good sign but the only guarentee for eggs is an ovulation, right now your female is still building up. (Folicular development)

Should I put male back in or wait?

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[Stewart_Reptiles]

Should I put male back in or wait?

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It really depends, when I pair and follicles are over 25 mm (quarter size) and the female is glowing I no longer pair.

Now what I always tell people if that if they are not sure they should pair until they witness an ovulation.

[rufretic]

Do you mind sharing her weight? I'm still learning myself but noticed she looks on the smaller side for breeding. It could just be the tub size is throwing me off but I'm interested to learn if people are successfully breeding females at a smaller size than what I thought was a minimum. It sounds like your new to breeding as well, so at the very least, it might be helpful for you as well to learn if she is a healthy size for breeding.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Do you mind sharing her weight? I'm still learning myself but noticed she looks on the smaller side for breeding. It could just be the tub size is throwing me off but I'm interested to learn if people are successfully breeding females at a smaller size than what I thought was a minimum. It sounds like your new to breeding as well, so at the very least, it might be helpful for you as well to learn if she is a healthy size for breeding.

People do successfully breed smaller female if they are smart about it, there are many thing to take in consideration.

A good starting point for a female is 18 months to 3 years weighing at 1500 grams (however the bigger the better)

Now while I would breed a 18 months old that is 1500 grams I would not however breed a 18 months old that is 1100/1200 grams but I would breed a female that size if she was 4 years or more.

Breeding is about age, weight, and proportion it is also possible not to breed a 1800 grams females that is 3 years old because her proportions are off.

In the end experience makes the difference.

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[rufretic]

That makes a lot of sense. Focus on the age and overall health of the female rather than a set weight. Thanks for the info.

[locolobito]

Do you mind sharing her weight? I'm still learning myself but noticed she looks on the smaller side for breeding. It could just be the tub size is throwing me off but I'm interested to learn if people are successfully breeding females at a smaller size than what I thought was a minimum. It sounds like your new to breeding as well, so at the very least, it might be helpful for you as well to learn if she is a healthy size for breeding.

I honestly can not give you a weight at the moment. I followed Deborahs advice and put my male back in with her. This morning I wake up to them locked again. Im breeding her with her nephew. And I have 2 of her offspring from last years clutch.

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