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kenya_1977

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Well, given that my female had four clutches this past year, I decided not to immediately introduce the male after she laid her last clutch with me (giving her hopefully a 6mo-1yr break).

Due to her weight gain.. and possible egg spots, I've been thinking that she is gravid anyway since a few weeks after her last clutch. She was weighing around 17.6 - 18.3 grams two-three weeks after the last clutch.. today I weighed her and she's up to 19.3 grams (well over 2 months since the last clutch was laid 1-17). So, I decided it was time for pictures and a confirmation from others.

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Implications of this are possible sperm retention.. question is.. for how long? As I understood it her clutch before this last one was in October.

Anyone else have clear cases of sperm retention?

-Crystal
 
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KelliH

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She definitely looks gravid to me. Not sure about sperm retention in cat geckos, but it wouldn't surprise me at all.
 
the moof

the moof

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wow, i agree kelli, definetly looks gravid!

i didnt know they could store fat in their tails though!

regards,
*the moof*
 
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Afelinus

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Definately gravid,and that tail is a sign of good health,especially to a gestating female.Theres only one problem with that gecko,it produces screaming red babies and I dont own it anymore :shock:
 
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Afelinus

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Well,I think there is now concrete evidence of sperm retention,in at least that particular female.I received that pair that Crystal has now Feb 04.I acclimated for a year,then introduced for breeding in April 05.She was separated after seeing copulation.She has produced 3 clutches of healthy babies(no mortality)to date.She produced a 4th clutch for Crystal,and now appears headed on her 5th.Two important points being set forth here,1st,aforementioned Sperm retention,2nd,I have sent several pairs to various herpers over the past several years.Those pairs also involved gravid females,some only on their second clutch.What is it that Crystal is doing that is lengthening the egg producing season,which is now being reported to last all year in the wild,in Felinus.The other breeders did not have the same successes that she is having.I myself,think I know the answer,but would love to hear others ideas.P.S. This is the most Ive ever seen one female produce,if the last clutch is viable.
 
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