Still more babies and such

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kenya_1977

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My third clutch of eggs have started hatching. This was a quick clutch. They were laid 6/23 and first has hatched 8/18 = 88 days with temps fluctuating from 74 to 82 (ac went out this past week). I'm guessing I'll see the second tomorrow. Looks good and healthy.

Previous clutch from her is doing fine, made it through their 1 month shed and have been eating very well.

I do think that with the increased temperatures that this female is no longer retaining sperm. It's been 1 month since she laid and she's only 15.3g. She definitely looks like she needs some time off. I'm giving her a minimum of 6 months to recoup, possibly a whole year..

I introduced the Cameron Highland male to the female. I just weighted her and she's at 19.6g and just showing eggs spots. So, the increased ambient temperatures doesn't seem to have affected her ability to carry. I'll be interested to see if she retains sperm for the next clutch.
 
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kenya_1977

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Don't have my good lighting right now, so these pictures are purely for you guys.

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First one is hatchling #1 from 9/18, the other two pictures are from the second hatchling on 9/19.
 
Riverside Reptiles

Riverside Reptiles

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Thanks for the pics. They're both great looking. That 9/19 hatchling really does have some nice pattern happening. I've not seen many pics of hatchlings that have those dark outlines on their patterns so young. These are from the same female that produced my ultra red male? Or a different one?
 
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kenya_1977

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Yes, these are from the same female. The two that hatched out last month are starting to show just as bold of markings.
 
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Afelinus

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Im telling you guys,no matter what male you pair up that female with,she consistently produces high red offspring.The c/b male I sold Marlies comes from a real red,reticulated female,and a reduced pattern male,so they really hold true to their lineage,but with great variety on patterning.
 
GeckoFiend

GeckoFiend

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Marcus, look what you've started around here. If everyone keeps posting about these, I might have to pick some up in the next year or two. :twisted:
 
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Afelinus

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Well,unless you want something new like the Silver Eyed Felinus,I would suggest going captive bred in choice,and you will have several lines to chose from.Locality or non-locality,there are going to be quite a few bloodlines to chose from.I was just talking with Leland today about this very thing.A few people have thought it unwise to have given so much information so freely,on pretty much a gecko nobody wanted to take a chance on.I have seen quite a few imports,but nowhere the number of c/b babies there shouldve been available.I think what weve done here is take the mystery,and show people how with a little preparation,and diligence to husbandry,they are quite easy to maintain and breed.Im ok with the idea of everyone catching up to me,and passing me in some of their own findings and experiences,cause that makes it less likely for me to have to import anymore.Thats a good thing.I dont know what youre waiting for :wink: ,but youll find out how amazing of a species they are to keep and observe at night.
 
Riverside Reptiles

Riverside Reptiles

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I think that it's great that there's so many cb babies coming to fruition this year. And the fact there were a lot of imports that had babies will make for very diverse bloodlines. I just wish that more of them were from locale specific animals. But, I guess that will allow the true locale specific animals to fetch a higher price. Especially when we start really getting into the F2 and F3 cbb's. I would bet that the amount of cb babies from this year alone will make a significant decrease in general desire to purchase imported animals next year. Most people really don't want wc animals if they can help it.
 
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Afelinus

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I couldnt agree more.I was speaking to my friend and exporter in Malaysia,and there is a great push for Palm Oil plantations,as Crystal can tell you,there is an ample source.Well they start clearing,you know how much regard there is for the indigenous wildlife,NONE.This is why the emphasis for Locality Specific animals and the desire to keep these bloodlines true.I hope that everyone catches on to what is occurring before our very eyes and makes the concerted effort to buy captive bred when available,and keep localities true.
 
GeckoFiend

GeckoFiend

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Marcus, I'm waiting on money. My next purchase is C. elegans, then I'm going to try to save for some diplos or wheeleri. After that(or before if I change my mind) I'll be getting some cats :)
 
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