One of our females (Blondie) definitely has eggs. She is 2 years old. They seem to have been forming over the past two weeks. She hasn't laid yet, and looks a little swollen. We have soaked her in warm water and even massaged her belly a little. We took the male out of the cage, because he seems to be hounding her.... could it be that he is stressing her out, thus resulting in her delay of laying?
Could it be that she is egg bound? This is her first time breeding (as far as we know... her first time with us.) Before becoming gravid she weighed in at about 45 grams.
We also have another female (Oval) who has been laying eggs also.... she seems to be right near her the majority of the time... the other one I talk about here has laid unfertile eggs recently.
She (Blondie, the possible egg bound leo) was eating a good amount, and has slowed significantly to acting disinterested in food... I know this is a sign of getting ready to lay, but also a sign of being egg bound. I dont know how to tell is she is physically uncomfortable, but shes not as skittish & is more calm than she usually is.
We are just a little concerned.... Is there anything we can do for her?
Our temps are 80-85 during the day, with an undertank heater, and at night around 70-74. Repti-carpet on the ground, one humid hide with paper towel, one with peat moss, and one regular hide with heat pad under it.
Any advice is appreciated.
