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thomas mcpherson CaptiveBred Addict!
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: breeding ackies |
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hi
I am going to be trying to breed my ackies at the end of this year and i need some information.
what is the cooling temp?
when and how long do you cool them for?
when do i put the temp back up?
when should they start mating?
how long after mating do they lay there eggs?
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Rick_Albig Key Member

Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 388 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know of any ackie breeder that cool there monitors. They just follow the principal of "keep um hot and feed um allot." They will mate every time the female cycles, this may or may not result in eggs (not in my case ) Its hard to say how soon after mating she will lay eggs. Many reptiles retain semen and use it at a later date.
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GJ Key Member
Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 264 Location: The Shire
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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There is no need to cool them if conditions are good they will breed. Eggs are normally laid 3-4 weeks after mating. |
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ukgeckos Contributing Member
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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How often do the females cycle? |
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thomas mcpherson CaptiveBred Addict!
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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but would you get good eggs (fertile eggs) |
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GJ Key Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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My female will cycle 2-3 weeks after laying.
Quote: | but would you get good eggs (fertile eggs) |
From what info that I have gathered success seems to be dependent on having a compatible pair and supporting them with plenty of food, heat, and nesting options. Hatching the eggs is a different matter. |
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