[Leland]

Just curious as to what you all have noticed with these wc females. Have most of your females laid clutches since you've gotten them without being with the male you purchased? I have several females, two of which I personally bred and are laying, the other I have yet to breed (I haven't put a male with her until today). Well the female I haven't bred has laid eggs recently, perfect eggs, but I'm not sure if they are from a male in the wild or the male from the previous owner of the female (I will know soon). Just looking to see what you all think. It would actually be nice if these eggs were from the male the sender had (now deceased) because I'd have yet another line, but I'm just digging around for some opinions. Leland

[Bowfinger]

I have a feeling they do not retain sperm very well if at all in my experiences at least.

[Leland]

My thoughts too, but that would mean she'd have to been bred by the previous male or the eggs are infertile. Time will tell. How many have you hatched? Leland

[Afelinus]

I have yet to see any lay eggs while in my possesion.I would agree with the premise that if there is retention,its minimal to none.

[Afelinus]

I also can add that most Cyrtodactylus will not typically lay infertile eggs.When I kept them 10 years ago,I saw maybe two or three occasions,and that might have been incubation error on my part.

[Bowfinger]

I recieved one female that laid eggs a day after obtaining her. She never laid again as a lone female, while I have recieved at least 4 clutches (have to go count if any more) from females introduced to males...also these females did not produce under good conditions till a male was introduced.

[Leland]

You have both noticed the same thing I have. I didn't think they'd lay if they hadn't been bred. Thanks. Leland

[kenya_1977]

I brought back a gravid female from Malaysia in April. She laid eggs in transit and never became gravid again until she was introduced to a male.

[Uroplatus]

One of my elok females layed after 3 months single housing 2 fertile eggs

[Bowfinger]

Originally Posted by Uroplatus

One of my elok females layed after 3 months single housing 2 fertile eggs

Thats good to know. Hopefully one day we figure out what exactly helps preserve the viability of the sperm and what would destroy it. I know I keep my boxers and a good breeze for added production...now I just need to figure out how to get my girl to sleep with me more than once a month