[Red Devil]

I just spotted my female lying on her side at the bottom of enclosure. In a panic I reached in to grab her thinking she was dying and she sprinted off. She might be pregnant so I was wondering would she lie on her side too lay eggs?
I found it wierd as I have read that they lay eggs up high.

[John_Woodward]

what species are we talking about here? and lieing on your side is not a normal position for a gecko i would not think.

[Red Devil]

Hi it is a williamsi. She is just chilling on the bamboo just now. I also noticed her climbing the bamboo using her front legs only. I have seen her using all four legs since.

[PrestonG]

Originally Posted by Red Devil

Hi it is a williamsi. She is just chilling on the bamboo just now. I also noticed her climbing the bamboo using her front legs only. I have seen her using all four legs since.

I have not ever experience finding a gecko lying on its side on the ground but when you mentioned she was only using her front legs I have Seen this in Phelsuma Klemmeri Females when they getting ready to lay/if they are chased out from the laying sight. I think it has something to do with labor pains where they kind of get paralyzed in there lower half not sure if anyone els has seen this. I have only witnessed it a couple times but maybe that is what was going on?

[John_Woodward]

i think that is a plausible idea preston, I had had animals with calcium/ uvb deficiencies( ie breeding females) go through paralysis before, i would suggest checking out a higher uvb bulb and also what kind of supplementation your using. I have also heard that too much vitatmin d3 can have effects like this as well though.. gotta find that perfect medium.

[WingedWolfPsion]

I have seen williamsi scooting along the bamboo using their front legs--they're scent-marking. Nothing to worry about unless they appear uncoordinated or fall.

[Red Devil]

Cheers for the advice guys. I have ordered a new 5.0 uvb bulb even though current one is only 5 months old.
I am pretty worried about her as she is now just lying on bamboo all day. Hopefully new bulb will help out. Fingers crossed.

[Red Devil]

Female has been lying on bottom of enclosure for last 3 hours. I am wondering if she is incubating eggs with heat from heat mat or is just not well.

[WingedWolfPsion]

I don't know what to tell you. Her body weight is 'enormous', but her behavior isn't normal. What is the air temp in the cage?

[Red Devil]

I have a battery operated thermometer at the coolest side of tank and it registers 23C.
It's worrying if you cant help.