My female veiled not eating ?
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Bulldog+ChamMum
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Hi I’d say approx 3-4 weeks ago she’s had the mustard yellow and turquoise on her.
she has a laybin but only walks around it!! Doesn’t really go in it!!
Bulldog+ChamMum
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Would there be any reasons why she can’t?? She is now in a bigger cage, has live plants, the correct lighting, and has a large lay bin!! She has took to her new home really well!! Iv covered the front part of the cage so she has some privacy!! Don’t know what else to do ?
NashansCamos
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I mean the most logical thing to do is just wait. It looks like everything you're doing is correct. My female veiled took like 3 weeks to lay. Every day for almost a month she'd be gravid colors and would nonstop just be at the bottom and sometimes dig
Bulldog+ChamMum
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?? I hope so!! She has been wondering the bottom a little more but not in the laybin typically lol!! Il give her time and privacy and just keep an eye on her....
NashansCamos
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If shes anywhere near the bottom thats a good sign
If your lucky and she has been getting enough of the proper nutrients and calcium then hopefully she will dig a hole, lay her eggs and bury them the way she should.
When they are carrying a lot of eggs there is more chance of egg binding....so if she shows signs you I'll need to get her to a vet before she goes too far down hill to survive surgery. Signs include but aren't limited to sitting low in the cage, not eating, sleeping during the day, lethargy, etc.
If she does start digging don't let her see you watching her.
She may dig several holes befor she settles on one.
Hoping all goes well!
When they are carrying a lot of eggs there is more chance of egg binding....so if she shows signs you I'll need to get her to a vet before she goes too far down hill to survive surgery. Signs include but aren't limited to sitting low in the cage, not eating, sleeping during the day, lethargy, etc.
If she does start digging don't let her see you watching her.
She may dig several holes befor she settles on one.
Hoping all goes well!
Bulldog+ChamMum
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So finally Cleo is digging!! Since 8 this morning she has been at it!! There is a good tunnel there!! As I don’t want to disturb her at all could she lay today also or will it take a few days??
NashansCamos
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It can take anywhere from a day to a week or two. Glad to hear that she's digging. Don't handle her as much or never. Is she eating?
Bulldog+ChamMum
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Hi yes she has been eating again!! Only feeding her every other day now and she gobbles them up!! Not today though but I’m not concerned as she is busy digging!! Haven’t handled her for around 10 days now!! She has had no interest in coming out since going in her new viv!! As said before I never get her out I always leave it down to her, if she wants to come out she just comes out but haven’t left the door open for her recently!! She has made a good tunnel so far and is completely in it!! Can only see her tail!! I’m excited!! Will she stay in the laybin now until she lays??
Bulldog+ChamMum
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NashansCamos
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Sometimes. My female usually spends a few days digging... sometimes she even switches spots and digs somewhere else!! If she dosen't find a spot to lay she'll probabaly just come back up to sleep then go back down the next morning . Just give her space and she'll be fine. It's great signal that she's laying
Bulldog+ChamMum
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AND SHES DONE IT!! Cleo has laid. 42 eggs ?
Iv had her out, she looks slightly dehydrated and is so skinny now!! Iv drip fed her some water which she took easily (must have been so thirsty) I’m gna try and hand feed her some locusts and waxworms (as a treat) so I know she has had a decent meal today!! She’s also cold ? naturally will she go and bask now she’s done laying??
Iv had her out, she looks slightly dehydrated and is so skinny now!! Iv drip fed her some water which she took easily (must have been so thirsty) I’m gna try and hand feed her some locusts and waxworms (as a treat) so I know she has had a decent meal today!! She’s also cold ? naturally will she go and bask now she’s done laying??
Bulldog+ChamMum
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AND SHES DONE IT!! Cleo has laid. 42 eggs ?
Iv had her out, she looks slightly dehydrated and is so skinny now!! Iv drip fed her some water which she took easily (must have been so thirsty) I’m gna try and hand feed her some locusts and waxworms (as a treat) so I know she has had a decent meal today!! She’s also cold ? naturally will she go and bask now she’s done laying??
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Iv had her out, she looks slightly dehydrated and is so skinny now!! Iv drip fed her some water which she took easily (must have been so thirsty) I’m gna try and hand feed her some locusts and waxworms (as a treat) so I know she has had a decent meal today!! She’s also cold ? naturally will she go and bask now she’s done laying??
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NashansCamos
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Yeah she'll probably bask. IMO 42 is a good number for egg laying
