Leapord Gecko problems.

[Pjj1020]

I have 2 leapord geckos-a male and a female. One of them layed a white egg (which i don't understand), and after a few days, it kidna flattened. Like it sorta caved in..very wierd. I opened it when it flattened and it was all white..but it wasn't watery but kinda hardened.

So..

Can these white eggs be hatched? Whats it not dead when it flattened? Why did it flatten?
If they can be hatched? what should i do to incubate the eggs next time?

Please answer any of these questions!
Thanks!

[emroul]

If the two geckos are housed together, egg laying is going to come naturally. They breed like crazy so if you don't want to deal with eggs I would separate them. The egg flattened because it died. The eggs need to be kept humid and at a certain temperature in order for them to thrive and grow to hatch. If you do a Google search on breeding leopard geckos you will find answers to any questions you have. If you still have questions please post or pm me And I will go into further detail. :)

[Pjj1020]

How do you make a humid hide? I heard something about a margerin container and spraying it?? Explain please :D

[Salzy]

I know the basics on leopard gecko care and can give you some tips, but if you PM me or That_girl (she's my girlfriend who frequents this site much more often than myself), we can give you some sites to check out for more information.

The egg layed by your gecko is an infertile slug/dud. Female geckos will do this without even being introduced to a male, possibly showing that they are mature adults. Since you have a male housed with her, I wouldn't doubt if the two have mated and the next clutch of eggs you get will be fertile. They will be pearly white and solid.

The infertile egg layed earlier quite possibly molded on the inside and dried up due to not having enough humidity or moisture. When this happens they flatten out and suck themselves inward. It happens. Once you get fertile eggs, they need to be incubated in a warm moist area.

A humid hide isn't just for a breeding female to lay eggs. I suggest having one of these for your geckos at all times. It helps to have a moisture rich area somewhere in the tank for the gecko to spend time if it is feeling dehydrated or needs to help remove stuck sheds.

To make one, take a tupperware bowl/margarine container/etc. and cut a hole in the side that is big enough for your geckos to crawl into. Put enough sphagnum moss/beaked moss into the hide to fill it 1/2 to 3/4 of the way. Moisten this down very generously and keep is moist every day. It will help to keep your gecko much healthier and will also provide a warm humid place for your female to want to lay her eggs.

Hope that helped you out. Be sure to ask more questions if you have them, and feel free to PM me if you'd like.

[Pjj1020]

It did. Thank you very much!

[Pjj1020]

Wait, if I use a container do I keep the top on?

[emroul]

Yeah you can keep the top on, just need to cut a square in it so they can get in and out (whether you cut it in the lid or on the side depends on what works best for your cage setup).

[Pjj1020]

Okay. Thanks both of you!

[BRIZZY]

I suggest you read over ALL these caresheets thoroughly and before yo decide to get any more herps, PLEASE do your research!!!!!!
http://www.leopardgecko.com/emcare.html
http://www.thegeckospot.com/shortleocare.html
http://www.sundialreptile.com/care%20sheet--leopard.htm
http://www.progeckos.com/caresheets/leos.htm
http://userpages.bright.net/~a1rep/a1leocare.html