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Is 41 grams too small to breed? + strange lump! PICS!!!!

kissykritters Aug 04, 2004 11:24 PM

HI! I have a female that came from a pet store. She has not eaten since we bought her (about two weeks) but she is not losing weight. I flipped her over and I can see what looks like tiny eggs but it is hard to tell. What is the best way to view eggs in a female gecko. She also has an odd bump (see pic) on her side that kinds sticks out. I have got a vet appointment for monday but wanted to see if anyone had a clue. Thanks!


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Sybella Aug 05, 2004 02:41 AM

Just put her in a delicup and lift it so you can see underneath.

The "lump" looks like scar tissue...maybe a male bit her during breeding?

milwaukeereptile Aug 05, 2004 04:12 PM

41 grams is too small to breed. Her body will probably do it, but it will be very unhealthy for her. You want to make sure she is at aleast 45 or (even better) 50 grams before breeding. Also be sure you quarentine this girl for at least a month (some breeders do up to three months!) to make sure she doesn't have anything that can spread to your male during breeding.
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