How to Mate Leopard Geckos
A leopard gecko is a nocturnal lizard that is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. A leopard gecko has bumpy, patterned skin and a triangular head. Its tail is large and is used to store fat. Leopard geckos are very popular pets since they are easy to care for, inexpensive and can be found at most pet stores. Breeding leopard geckos is not complicated and only requires a small amount of extra equipment.
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Instructions
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Beginning in late November, reduce the normal temperature of the tank by 10 to 15 degrees F and reduce the amount of food that is given each day. Continue this for eight weeks before slowly increasing temperature and food back to normal. This will condition the geckos to be ready to breed.
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Introduce the female into the male's home if they are not already together. Watch for signs of mating. The male will bite the back of the female during mating.
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Watch the female for sign of eminent laying between two to five weeks after mating. Signs of laying include lack of appetite, restlessness and digging. Place a box that is about eight inches long and two inches high into the tank. Fill it with moistened moss or perlite.
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Once all the eggs are laid, remove them carefully to an egg incubator. Set the temperature of the incubator between 78 and 92 degrees and keep it at a constant temperature.
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Hatchlings will appear between six to 12 weeks later. Move them to a separate tank from the parents.
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Tips & Warnings
Incubator temperature influences the sex of the hatchlings. A temperature of between 78 and 80 degrees will produce more females. A temperature range between 88 and 92 degrees will produce more males.
Fertile eggs will have a pink tint to them whereas infertile eggs will have a yellow tint.
Be sure that you are prepared for a lot of baby geckos and can either care for them or place them all in good homes before you decide to breed.
