wyberba female caught in the act

[mat.si]

This is something I don't see every day.

I was very lucky to have caught my Saltuarius wyberba female laying eggs.
She seemed to have already finished laying (both eggs are visible under her) and was resting before she continued to cover them up with the substrate.
This was one of the rare instances, when she laid her eggs in the laying box.
Usually she lays them in the most inaccessible places between the vertical pieces of cork.
I didn't want to disturb her too much, so I just snapped a few shots and let her be. She didn't seem to mind me very much though.
The interesting thing is, that it looks like she always lays the eggs sometimes between 5 and 6 am, just before dawn.

Enjoy.

And an old one:

 

[Justin]

Very nice shot there, you were lucky to find her laying. How many clutches do yours produce per year may I ask?

 

[Chris3004]

Thanks for sharing all the pictures, Matjaz.

This is an extraordinary species and it's good to see you have constant success! Keep up good work! I'm sure I'll own them one time

Cheers!
Chris

 

[mat.si]

Usually they lay 3 or 4 clutches per year.
Very hardy species. I haven't lost a baby yet.

 

[Derek]

A rare sight indeed! Congrats on all of your success with this species, they are an awesome gecko.

Derek

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

Matjaz you have ALL the luck man! It never ceases to amaze me. Nice pics!

 

[Uroplatus]

Hey guys!

Do sit S.wyberba outside during the day? Or sleep the animals hidden like P.caudiannulatus between cork during the day?

Thank you for informations.

 

[seschafer]

I never see mine out moving during the day. I may see them clinging to a tree branch or cork bark, but always 90% out of sight.

Steve

 

[mat.si]

Like Steve said. Either between the cork slabs or on some thicker branch out of sight.
But I see them outside walking or climbing around every night, except when the temperatures drop bellow 15 C or so, when they remain hidden and inactive.
I think some narrow spaces between cork are essential for this species.
Females also almost always lay eggs in the substrate at the bottom of these secure hiding places.

 

[Geck82]

Great timing mate, the leaf tails are a great species to keep if you can keep them cool enough.