Incubation |
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| To properly develop the eggs,
an incubator is needed. You need to have this setup
well before the eggs are laid. A small aquarium or large
plastic container are good choices for the incubator.
Place a heat source inside the the container. You can
either use a heating cable, lamp or an incandescent bulb.
Every lizards eggs needs a different temperature,
and all have different incubation periods. Place the eggs
in a smaller container, one that can fit into your incubator.
It needs a subtrate, and vermiculite is recommended. |
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Transferring |
While it is important to
leave the lizard alone while she is laying her eggs,
you must know where the clutch has been buried. Once
you locate the eggs, remove the clutch from the substarte,
Be very careful here. Lizard eggs have semi-soft
shells, and can be broken if you do not show caution.
Also be careful not to change the position of the eggs
from the nesting location to the incubator. Rotating
the eggs can be harmful to the embryo inside. Once the
eggs are in the container, make sure the lid or top
is securely closed. Put the container into the incubator.
You must periodically check the eggs for several
reasons. You should be checking for proper temperature,
dampness, and moulding eggs. Bad eggs will be discoloured
and may have fuzz over them. Remove these eggs immediatly.
You must also make sure the dampness levels are maintained,
to ensure proper humidity. |
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