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Just read that overfeeding a female veiled will make her lay eggs early. Is it the same with female panthers?
Over feeding a female panther will cause increased egg production (more eggs, bigger eggs, more often) and thus potentially reduce life span.
I actually think the reverse is true: there's no evidence (so far) that controlling the amount a female panther eats, and keeping her at a cooler temperature will result in fewer, smaller clutches.
I suspect the reason for that is that those who are willing and able to take the time for the research have not done it with panthers.
I think your safest bet is to restrict a female's diet in hopes of reducing the size/frequency of egg bearing.
I'm not saying starve her, but don't overfeed.
Noting that Sandra posted while I was composing...
Yes, like birds, reptiles who bear eggs will do so regardless of fertility.
I know some have had female panthers not lay until they were well over a year old (and sometimes even two!) this was while their diets were monitored. Once they start laying, they don't stop. You can't stop them like veileds.
I actually think the reverse is true: there's no evidence (so far) that controlling the amount a female panther eats, and keeping her at a cooler temperature will result in fewer, smaller clutches.
I suspect the reason for that is that those who are willing and able to take the time for the research have not done it with panthers.
I think your safest bet is to restrict a female's diet in hopes of reducing the size/frequency of egg bearing.