HELP What am I looking at?

[SK_Exotics]

Is she swole with eggs? The last time I posted it was an undetermined post ovulation shed. I assumed nothing was going on. She continued to see the male. I dont have a bator, do I need one ASAP? Does she have eggs and how soon could she lay?




Sorry I am a noob and I just cannot read these animals.

[Wapadi]

Why would you breed animals without having the proper equipment to deal with the results?

[kylearmbar]

You should have a had a incubator already.... But anyway if she did indeed ovulate I'd say you might still have a week or two yet. When she's real close the eggs will move further down and she will look like she has mega sausage butt.

[Tigerhawk]

Yes you need to build or buy an incubator now. If she lays and you do not have the proper setup for the eggs they will die and that would be very bad on your part, for not being prepared.

[sho220]

The OP could also let her maternally incubate. There are plenty of threads here that show it can be done successfully...

[ZacharyPoller]

The OP could also let her maternally incubate. There are plenty of threads here that show it can be done successfully...

This^ is what I thought I was like I know plenty of successful breeding project with maternal incubation ... Not many breeders use this method but it is fine for someone who has one clutch and can be around to check temps often

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[dr del]

Is she still eating or mating with the male?

What part of the cage does she hang about in most or does she move around a lot?

[SK_Exotics]

OK,
She is showing a definite hormonal glow. Amazingly beautiful! So, Im assuming this is the ovulation. She was breeding regularly until just recently. No locks the last few days but many leading up. She seems to like the warm side.

Can anyone please recommend a small plug and play incubator? I chose not to buy ahead in case I had no success with the breeding. I didn't think it would happen so naturally. No worries. I dont mind spending a few dollars but I want a reliable unit. I am not interested in making one. Suggestions please!


Thanks!
Sam

[Reptile Frenzy]

If you got the money incubators are easy to make or go buy a hovabator from tractor supply company. Those will accommadate at least one clutch. Next time keep track of her developing follicles by palpatting. As weeks go by you will feel them get bigger and around the time they hit 40mm (golfball) size she will ovulate. Things to remember next year! Then you will have a better understanding if she is gonna lay eggs or not instead of guessing by how big she gets.

[SK_Exotics]

I was palpating all along, I tried all the tricks but really did not feel the string of pearls. I guess it takes practice.