Reptile & Amphibian Forums

my beardie wouldnt go into the box full of dirt, so i just dumped alot of dirt in her cage, she noy has pushed al lthe dirt out of the middle, not a burrow, more of a gap. Is this ok, is there anything i can do to help her?

If she's digging around in the dirt, everything is fine. Some beardeds will wait until you're not in the room to deposit their eggs. They think you're a predator. I have had females go off feed and dig around for almost a week before laying. Keep her hydrated. If she's digging, just leave her alone and she'll do her thing.

Geckospot.com

k well she made her burrow and is laying her eggs right now, so far she has laid 12. My question is she did it with her head in the burrow...It will be challenging to get out. Anyways will she finish all of her laying today? or does it sometimes take longer.it makes me sad that all of these eggs are unfertile, how should i dispose of them?Also whe nwill she get her apptite back? im worried.

She will probably finish laying today. Dont bother her until she backfills the hole. Most beardeds will dig a tunnel long enough to conceal their entire body. If you're sure the eggs are infertile, just throw them in the trash and pour the dirt in your backyard or garden.

Geckospot.com

also should i spray her with water? this wont disturb her? the soil shes in already moist if that matters.

You can spray or soak her when she's completely done laying. Most beardeds need a bath anyways after burrowing in that black dirt. Feed her well and just let her chill for a week or so. You might want to note the level of calcification of the eggs. This may help to give you an idea of her calcium levels.

Geckospot.com

ok thx alot, i feel so bad she worked so long and hard to burry them, she moved almost evet bit of dirt, than sand over her burrow, than ill have to dig them out....It makes me think that im going to make her cry... but she probally dosent care.