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Old 03-13-2005, 09:30 PM   #1
Sunset Gecko
Exclamation Tang Breeders giving me trouble-Any Advice is greatly appreciated

My stud Tangerine named "Arson" has not been able to inpregnate any females to this point, and I'm starting to get very frustrated, as I'm getting plenty of eggs from my lower quality geckos, and nothing from my $2000+ group of tangerines. He has been introduced to each of the females for at least a week, and I've noticed "love bites" on a few of them, but they've never got pregnant. He was in with a female called "Plasma" for over a month, and instead of her getting gravid, she gained 20+ grams of fat! Arson last weighed in at 66 grams and the females range from low 50's in grams to 70+. I evened tried not feeding them for a night so they would(in theory) concentrate solely on breeding. Two out of the three females have had Arson introduced to them AND vice versa. I'm begining to think the male is at fault, since I do not think all 3 of the females would be able to aviod getting gravid. This is very frustrating and I'm beggining to reach my limit.......if I can't get eggs from these geckos soon, I'm just going to have to sell them off and I realize that geckos just aren't for me. As nice as they are, I bought this group as breeders, not pets, and I expect them to BREED! I thought selling the babies was supposed to be the hard part...... I would really appreciate any help anyone could give me. I would be willing to take pictures of the females bellies upon request.
Thanks in advance,
Eric
 
Old 03-13-2005, 09:43 PM   #2
Jodi L Aherns
Give him more time.Some geckos are just slow at breeding.It is there first year breeding.I have a few groups that have not layed any thing yet,but they will.
 
Old 03-13-2005, 09:48 PM   #3
dragonflyreptiles
I had that happen last year and come to find out I was not mating them at time they were ovulating so it was useless.

Check their bellies, you will see pink cicrles about the size of an eraser head or a tad smaller when they are ovulating.
 
Old 03-13-2005, 09:56 PM   #4
Sunset Gecko
Lightbulb Answers

Yes, they are all first-year breeders. As for the ovulating, I left the male in with one of the females for over a month straight....so I don't think that's it, at least not with that female. Thanks for the advice!
 
Old 03-15-2005, 07:39 AM   #5
Mipi
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Originally Posted by Sunset Gecko
Yes, they are all first-year breeders. As for the ovulating, I left the male in with one of the females for over a month straight....so I don't think that's it, at least not with that female. Thanks for the advice!
It took my male 2 month ... now they are 3 month together, and both females have eggs in them.
 
Old 03-15-2005, 04:02 PM   #6
Sunset Gecko
I guess I'll just keep introducing the group to each other and just wait it out until I start getting eggs Thanks for all the advice
 
Old 03-18-2005, 07:29 PM   #7
Sunset Gecko
!!!!First Eggs!!!!

Artemis just laid her first clutch!!! Both eggs are fertile, however, one of them was somehow punctured. Below is a picture of Artemis right before she was introduced to Arson. Thanks for all of your help!
 
Old 03-18-2005, 07:33 PM   #8
dragonflyreptiles
Great on the eggs!! She is a looker for sure, very nice!!!!!!
 
Old 03-18-2005, 08:42 PM   #9
Monte
Don't forget . . .

. . . Barry White music always works to get my geckos in the mood.

My son did a science fair project last year on male leos and scent - and I can tell you that fresh poop from another male works - their tail really starts to shake and bake.

I actually kick started a male doing that once - put some fresh male poop (not my own, of course - hehe) in a 2 oz deli cup - and bam - his head perked up - and he started to drag his junk around like they do when they are marking territory.

I'm glad you are getting eggs - that's a nice looking female.
 
Old 03-18-2005, 09:57 PM   #10
Sunset Gecko
Thumbs up

LOL, thanks for the advice, I may have to try that if I get desperate.....
 
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