[spottymint]

Hi

Just joined.

I keep a leo & now 5 crested gecko's. who I may breed.

[Yoshi'smom]

Hello! Welcome to the forums! Good to hear you're acquainted with geckos already!

[spottymint]

Aquainted, oh yeah.

I was asked to take on the leo when his owner had lost interest (13 yr old) & then I found forums in the UK.

I saw & fell in love with cresties, so got 3 babies.

2 turned out male, so have just got 2 more girls.

A 2 year old female & a hatchling, only 8g but no signs of pores, so time will tell.

[Yoshi'smom]

Originally Posted by spottymint

I was asked to take on the leo when his owner had lost interest (13 yr old) & then I found forums in the UK.

That's wonderful! I rescue too! I have 2 leos that needed a new home after a similar situation. Boy got them as babies when he was younger and a few years later discovered that girls and his yoohoo were apparently way more interesting.

[Elizabeth Freer]

Hi spottymint ~

A hearty welcome to Geckos Unlimited!

Here's what I recommend for leos: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/commu...11-update.html

[lauraleellbp]

Welcome to GU!

Before you get into breeding, make sure you're ready to deal with all the babies; Crested geckos are extremely prolific, and even breeding only two females can land you with 30-40 babies to care for and try to find good homes for next year!

[spottymint]

Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

Welcome to GU!

Before you get into breeding, make sure you're ready to deal with all the babies; Crested geckos are extremely prolific, and even breeding only two females can land you with 30-40 babies to care for and try to find good homes for next year!

I understand what you are saying. I would maybe freeze any fresh laid eggs to stop breeding if needed, however eggs which lay undiscovered will be hatched, as I would never risk destroying a baby already forming within.

I would also keep boys seperate, so eggs would be unfertile ( I know about retained sperm).