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 #1943112


Sajane
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 My eggs are not hatching

I have 6 anole eggs. She started laying on nov 27th and every 12 to 14 days after . The last on jan. 20th. They are now in a separate cage but started out in with parents until Jan 8th. How long do I wait before I give up hope. They dont seem moldy or anything They are all different sizes. Is it normal for some not to hatch or am I doing something wrong. I have tried to follow direction but so far they are in soil. I cant seem to find any place that sells vermiculite. At least 2 should have hatched by now I’m thinking.



01/30/09  04:00pm

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Atrax27407
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   Message To: Sajane   In reference to Message Id: 1943112


 My eggs are not hatching

Any store with a gardening center should have Vermiculite. The eggs might be infertile - not every mating is successful. If you didn’t actually see them mating, make sure you have a male/female pair.
02/01/09  09:27am

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Sajane
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   Message To: Atrax27407   In reference to Message Id: 1944218


 My eggs are not hatching

They mate often. I may just order the vermiculite on line. Do the eggs start out small like a tic tac and grow to a certain size?
02/01/09  06:36pm

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Atrax27407
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   Message To: Sajane   In reference to Message Id: 1944600


 My eggs are not hatching

Yes. Basically, they stay about the same size but just "round out" and look like a miniature chicken’s egg.



02/01/09  09:07pm

 #1945132


Sajane
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   Message To: Atrax27407   In reference to Message Id: 1944735


 My eggs are not hatching

Well the eggs seem to be expanding so i ll just keep trying. Thank You
02/02/09  12:42pm

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Beast master94
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   Message To: Sajane   In reference to Message Id: 1945132


 My eggs are not hatching

if the eggs are still groing then they should be fine some times they dont always hatch when their suposed to
02/03/09  12:36pm

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Sajane
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   Message To: Beast master94   In reference to Message Id: 1945889


 My eggs are not hatching

I wondered about that. I hope they are not just absorbing water only to be a putrid mess! I’m trying not to mess with the eggs too much , but I’m not that patient . The big 1 has been there over 60 days but it rolled . I put a mark on it and the mark wiped off on my hand so I really didn’t Know which side was up . I m so mad at myself.



02/03/09  02:26pm

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   Message To: Atrax27407   In reference to Message Id: 1944735


 My eggs are not hatching

One of my anoles laid an egg two weeks ago. I had to buy a huge bag of Vermiculite at Lowe’s just to fill a little plastic cup, but it was only about three dollars. I read that they hatch in 30 to 40 days. Seems like a long time for such a tiny creature, but that’s what it says in my reference book.

How wet are you supposed to keep it and how warm? I put the egg right under the surface, moistened it slightly and put the top back on with holes cut in the top. I put it back in the vivarium with the others where it’s warm and moist.

Any suggestions from successful breeders?
02/07/09  08:08pm

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Sajane
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   Message To: I love Lil Munchins   In reference to Message Id: 1948896


 My eggs are not hatching

Thats the right thing to do. It may take longer then the 40 days. One of my eggs finally hatched 24 hrs after I did that and it was about 70 days old!
02/08/09  10:10am

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Beast master94
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   Message To: Sajane   In reference to Message Id: 1949159


 My eggs are not hatching

congrats on the egg hatching sajane i know the feeling on waiting im not the patent type earthier and if you know is it the male or female that have the 2 enlarged scales by the cloaca
02/08/09  06:14pm

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Atrax27407
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   Message To: Beast master94   In reference to Message Id: 1949413


 My eggs are not hatching

Males have the enlarged postanal scales.
02/08/09  07:32pm

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Beast master94
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   Message To: Atrax27407   In reference to Message Id: 1949513


 My eggs are not hatching

thanks for the info
02/08/09  07:59pm


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