I received a breeding trio of hypo tangerines about two or three weeks ago and one of the females doesnt seem to be doing well. She freaks out easily and is hiding all the time. The other female has already laid eggs, but this one shows no signs of being gravid. Though today I noticed a dark area just above her vent. Does this sound worrisome for anyone? Should I take her to the vet?
Please help!
Thanks
~Erin
5.10 and 2 eggs in the incubator
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Health Problem?
macderin
Aug 12, 2003 01:05 AM
Replies (3)
Starling
Aug 12, 2003 01:51 AM
Freaking out and hiding in and of itself doesn't sound like a health problem, adjusting to a move and new home is stressful for geckos. Try to keep handing to a minimum. The dark area above the vent could just be her insides, is she thinner than the others?
Not being gravid is not a health problem. She may be too young or didn't get bred.
What substrate are they on? What are the temps on hot side/cool side?
I wouldn't rush to the vet unless you see runny stools or the gex stop eating or pooping for a long time. Focus on keeping stress to a minimum and conditions (teps, hides, adequate space- what size tank are they in? ) ideal.
macderin
Aug 12, 2003 11:08 AM
She does have a thinner tail than the others and just over all doesn't look as fat. I was told the females were both old enough to be bred, but then again I guess you never know. They are currently on paper towels and the temps are around 90 for the hot spot and around 83ish for the cool side and at night it goes down to around 80 or 82. So i guess I will just have to keep my eye on her. Should I leave her in the the pair or take her out to keep a eye on what she eats?
Starling
Aug 12, 2003 01:19 PM
Have you weighed her? Is she at least 45 grams? Does she have a reasonably fat tail and fat deposits behind her armp[its? You should never breed a gecko without monitoring and checking for weight first. Female geckos MUST be in condition to breed, otherwise they will not produce eggs and/or they will produce eggs (may be infertile) which is even worse, as producing eggs is a huge drain on the female and she will lose even more weight. Take her out and fatten her up, and get a scale.
