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For those who breed ackies, I have a gravid female, but Im not sure what substrate to give them. I have heard that it should be deep and they should be able to burrow in it or they will not lay and will reabsorb their eggs. thanks. Any tips on incubation would be great too. thanks.

Sandy-ish dirt should work. It shouldnt be high in organic material. But it shouldnt be sand either.

Keep one side moist and the other a little dryer to let her choose. Make it atleast 1ft deep.

They dont always reasorb their eggs. They might lay them where they can (like the surface). It does take a tole out of the female if nesting is bad.

Hopefully FR or someone else who breeds ackies a lot will elaborate.

Good luck,
Sean

If a female ovulates she'll produce eggs. I guess this is a common misconception, but the reproductive system contains no organs to digest or break down organic matter. Once follicles are moved into the oviducts, they continue on down the line. Whether fertile, infertile, no development, they still come out the poop shoot. Proper nesting is key, but you'll probably kill or mess up a few animals before you get it right. It is a learning curve, just one that is harsher than others.