Question about breeding Nosy Be females

[shrink9]

I recently purchased two female Nosy Bes that were born in April 2007. They have reportedly already had one clutch of eggs each. My concern is this: they are a little younger than I would like to breed; however, both of them have been in gravid colors for several days now. Should I offer them a place to lay eggs? Should I introduce them to the male that I want to cross them with (one at a time, of course)?

What would you suggest?

Thank you very much.

 

[kinyonga]

I always have a container of washed play sand in any egglaying female's cage once they are sexually mature. This way you won't miss the sometimes subtle signs that a female needs to lay eggs. If you miss the signs you may end up with an eggbound female. Is it really worth waiting to put a place for her to dig in the cage?