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Cleopatra Jul 16, 2003 09:39 AM

I couldn't get on the computer this weekend because we had company staying over in the guest room (where the computer is) and my friend stayed over from Sunday till yesterday. So here's what's up.
Well, my second egg that should have hatched by now, has not done so and is molding. I know there is a baby inside the egg, as I can feel it all curled up. I just don't know if I should just throw it out. I think it is safe to say that this hatching experience has been a complete disaster (one still born, the other most likely still born as well). I only have two other eggs that I have hope for, the eggs that should be hatching in another two to three weeks. Even those I am worried about, because they are not as big and heavy as the first two eggs were at this far into the incubation period. The other three eggs are soft, one is molding, and the other is a yellowish tint. So I may just get rid of those as well. I am afraid I will never try my hand at breeding again...Beanie went through all that stress just to have her babies die. And I did everything right according to breeders' advice and books. I am just really upset, I had a tank setup for the babies and everything. My little brother was so excited too...its just heart breaking. If I get a SINGLE healthy hatchling out of 7 incubated eggs I will be the happiest person alive.
On a happier note, Beanie is no longer gravid!!! She has been eating really really well (mealworms and a few waxworms) every other night and is steadily gaining weight in small incriments. Phoenix is doing just as well and has a huge tail (I can't believe I was worried about his weight last fall!!!).

Cleo
1:1 leos (6 eggs cooking)

Replies (4)

pspguy Jul 16, 2003 09:41 AM

Hey Cleo, I know its stressful, but dont give up just because this batch didn't turn out. I'm sure you learned some things, and it will all go better the next time. Keep your chin up, you tried =)

Jeff

ragnew Jul 16, 2003 05:48 PM

Hi Cleo,

Its a bummer when the season doesnt go quite the way that you'd hope it would. Sometimes things just don't workout the way that we'd all think they should. I personally think that you've got the whole aspect of breeding and egg incubation down as far as thats concerned... It may have been that the still born baby just wasn't meant to make it, and maybe the other eggs just taking a bit longer to hatch? I dont know this for sure, but its a possibility. I hope you dont give up on the whole process of breeding, cause I believe that you'll be able to make some outstanding little beasties, but on the other hand I can see why you'd kinda want to give up. It is alot of wear and tear on the female geckos and sometimes it just doesn't seem worth it in the long run... Been there done that. Anyway, glad your back on and I hope all the other eggs hatch out into lively young geckos. Keep us up to date...

Laters
- Rich

andrea1784 Jul 16, 2003 06:35 PM

Don't give up cleo, I have a friend ho had an excellent season last year have 14 eggs die before he hatched one out. It happens to the best and it probably has nothing to do with you. I finally hatched one but I had 4 eggs die on me and it is looking like I'll have another one die soon
You are right to be worried for your female though, but giving it another shot next season won't hurt her.

Hope you have better luck.
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2.8.1 Leopard geckos
0.0.1 Bearded dragon
0.0.2 Viper geckos
0.1.0 Rescued anole
2 dogs
hamsters

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andrea1784 Jul 16, 2003 06:35 PM

Don't give up cleo, I have a friend ho had an excellent season last year have 14 eggs die before he hatched one out. It happens to the best and it probably has nothing to do with you. I finally hatched one but I had 4 eggs die on me and it is looking like I'll have another one die soon
You are right to be worried for your female though, but giving it another shot next season won't hurt her.

Hope you have better luck.
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~Andrea

2.8.1 Leopard geckos
0.0.1 Bearded dragon
0.0.2 Viper geckos
0.1.0 Rescued anole
2 dogs
hamsters

Check out my new website: DreamGecko.com

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