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at what humidity should australian velvet gecko (oedura monilis) eggs be kept at?

at what humidity should australian velvet gecko (oedura monilis) eggs be kept at?

the humidity in my incubator is about 83. too wet or not wet enough or just right?

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I have 3 eggs. from 2 females. one went bad already. but 2 seem to be around the same size and one is noticably bigger. and should their eggs stay kinda squishy to the touch like when they are first laid, or do they get a little harder?

any1 have any pics of just hatched velvets? id love to see them.

The egg shell should basically resemble a tight, tough, leathery feel. Do not squeeze them though. A humidity level of 70-75% and temperature around 85 is ideal. Infertile eggs generally stay "goop-like" until they dry out or mold. Fertile eggs can mold also, but do not throw them away unless the egg is rotten. Just wipe the mold with a cloth with Hydrogen peroxide let it dry, set up new incubation medium, slightly raise the temp, and lower the humidity.
Good luck
Ashton

Thank you Ashton. How long have you been working with this breed of gecko? Can you offer any advice for raising the babies? How delicate are they to raise? After they have hatched, how long should I keep them in the deli cup? And when I go to open the deli cup are they gonna run right up the side and jump out?

what type of set up would be ideal for the babies? do you have any photos of your babies set ups? or of just hatched/hatching babies?

thanks
Candi

I have been working with them on a moderate level since 1999. I keep babies singly in the approx. 1/2 gallon size Kritter Keepers on paper towel cut to fit the bottom. I replace the paper towel every week. 2 pieces of an egg crate placed together leaving room for the baby to hide in is perfect for hiding purposes and forked sticks/twigs around 1/4-1/3" thick for their climbing needs. Always have a small, shallow (or with a small rock in it) dish fresh water available and keep them at 85 degrees F days and 78 degrees F nights. Mist the enclosure once a day. Feed 1/8" inch crickets dusted four days after they hatch or a day after its first shed. I feed 1/8" crickets up until a month of age. If they hatched with a bit of yolk that has not been absorbed, allow it to absorb or fall off (as it mostlikely will do with all of the little gecko's activity) wait for it to shed, give it a day then begin feeding. At one months they can usually take 1/4" crickets. At about 2 3/4" inches total length they can eat small wax worms as a supplement. I leave geckos in the deli cup for around an hour after I notice them. Just in case they just hatched, I want to give them time to relax. They will generally run up the side if you touch them and they are facing that direction.
When about 3 1/4" they are transferred to a 5 gallon size enclosure where they are cared for like miniature adults. They are fairly easy to rear, just remember: water, calcium w/ D3, and do not fry them.
Ashton

Awesome! Thank you very much Ashton! I have written down all of your great information!!Again, thanks