Eggs!

[Yoshi'smom]

So I had a slow start to this season but finally found my first eggs of the season today.
My E. Agricolae female, Lucy laid these good looking eggers for me. She's a virgin but they look pretty good for her first set. It's hard to tell if they're fertile or not, but they're incubating anyways.

Now it looks like one of my female gargs will be laying sometime very soon as well. She's been in and out of the lay box for the last few days but really started digging lastnight and has been sleeping in there all day. Fingers crossed for another set soon!

 

[Aimless]

they're awfully dark; how do they candle?

also, is that species parthenogenetic? that would be cool if the eggs aren't duds.

 

[Yoshi'smom]

Yeah, I use a lay medium that did stain them pretty badly. It's a mix of Sphagnum and Peat moss blended. I've been considering switching to just Sphagnum for this one issues sake.
When I candled them, I was unable differentiate between a red ring or dirty outer egg. I have them incubating nonetheless. They are great shape and size especially for her first set. I'm gonna candle them again in a few weeks to see if I can see anything more. Either way, I'm going to hang onto them until they either hatch or go bad.
E. Agricolae aren't partho. I have a 1.1 together and they're both virgins this year. They've been getting along famously and are obviously able to do the deed. LOL
I'm hoping for some kiddos soon. This species has easily wiggled it's way onto the top of the favorites list right along side of my Gargoyles.
There's just something so wonderful about all those New Cal species.
I've even been considering getting a pair or E. Vieilliardi. They are very similar in care, size and appearance, just quite a deal more expensive.

 

[Aimless]

OH. so she's not a virgin; just laying her first clutch. I was confused. I hope they're good for you!

 

[Yoshi'smom]

She is a virgin! Well was until she was paired a month ago. And it was her first clutch!
They just happened to also be the first eggs that any of my female geckos has laid this season.
LOL
Sorry for the confusion.