My first mourning gecko hatchling!

TheRed · #1 02-19-2011, 11:57 PM

About 6 months ago I got my first clutch of mourning gecko eggs, then a second and third clutch a month or so after. The first clutch was laid in a hole in cork bar, and the second pair was laid directly on top of the first so I wasn't sure if they'd still hatch or not. The third clutch was laid a few inches away.
I ended up selling my adults, planning on just having the babies when they hatched. After five months of incubation, I noticed that one of the eggs from the first clutch (the only one I could see, the other was completely covered) started to turn yellow and looked moldy. I gave up on that pair hatching, and now after six months pretty much gave up on the other four hatching as well since it had been so long.
Well today I glanced at the container they're in and saw a little gecko climbing the wall! I was shocked. I figured the little guy probably came from the third clutch, but from as far as I can tell it came from the egg in the first clutch that I can't see. It's possible it came from one of the second clutch eggs in a weird position so I can't see the opening. If that's the case hopefully I'll get a second soon!
No pics yet, I'll try to get some tomorrow.
Eric

**Elizabeth Freer** · #2 02-20-2011, 12:28 AM

Congratulations, Eric! They're like Energizer Bunnies

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TheRed · #3 02-20-2011, 12:37 AM

Thanks Elizabeth. I can't believe how small they are! She's already pretty active and I'm pretty sure she already ate her shed.

**Elizabeth Freer** · #4 02-20-2011, 01:36 AM

You're welcome, Eric! Did you ever hear the mom chirp? Mine chirp all the time, but I really don't know whether they chirp if kept alone?

Make sure this little guy gets phosphorous-free calcium with D3 lightly dusted on his fruit flies

, ya know the Rep-Cal brand.

Hannibal · #5 02-20-2011, 08:04 AM

Congrats! Can't wait to see photos of your itsy bitsy new baby.

TheRed · #6 02-21-2011, 10:24 PM

I heard the mom chirp all the time when I had her. Hopefully my other eggs hatch quick so this one isn't too lonely.
I have the Rep Cal D3 so no worries there. I put some fruit flies in yesterday and she ran from them every time one came close haha.
She spends all of her time in the top 3/4 of the tub. I haven't seen her go down low once yet.
I'll try to get some pics tonight or tomorrow.

TheRed · #7 02-23-2011, 01:35 AM

Hey guys,
About how long after hatching do your mournings start to eat? I haven't noticed mine showing any interest in food yet.
Thanks,
Eric

TheRed · #8 03-02-2011, 02:34 AM

Thought I'd bump my last question up again. I still haven't noticed it showing any interest in food at all. Thanks!

**Elizabeth Freer** · #9 03-02-2011, 03:07 AM

Eric ~

Place a lid of Gerber's 1st banana baby food in her cage...along with a few fruit flies. You can also mix in some Gerber's chicken baby food for protein. Are you covering her cage with a light cloth to prevent fruit fly escapees?

How does her belly look?

Be sure you spray.

Temps should be in the 70s to low 80s, no greater.

So how many days has it been since she has eaten?

The recommended "humidity chamber" will probably work for the stuck shed. Gently assist with a tweezers by using the tweezers to push the old skin away (not by grabbing the skin) and/or a rolling action of a rough q-tip from the "v" of the toes outward. Even the point of a metal nail file could do the same thing. You could also try wrapping her in a wet washcloth for as long as you wish to hold her.

GermanDude · #10 03-02-2011, 01:15 PM

My first hatchling started to eat the day I found him, so it could be around 2 days after hatching. My second waited for 8 days until he started to...