sweetiepie9":3b1zj3h4 said:That's the liquid calcium, but not the same as the one I use, so not sure of the dosage. Please PM Tracie, Drache613 to ask for the correct dosage, as she's the expert in that field. She's the one I always turn to for dosages. Give her the link to the picture of the calcium, too, so she'll know what you got.
I know what you mean about space, and you can add soil to her laybox. Just keep putting her in it, even if she keeps jumping out, she'll get the drift after awhile. So as I said, if she hasn't laid anything in two weeks, then it's time for the vet, especially if she's a rescue. You sure have a busy schedule, hopefully someone can keep putting her in the laybox when you're not home. Just realize that if she is carrying eggs, she's going to lose alot of weight, but she will be ravenous after laying, even if it's not the first day or two. The first time they lay eggs, they're going on instinct & really don't know what's going on. How long is she, I know beardies can be stunted by neglect, soI'm glad you were able to get her weight up. Sounds like she has alot to choose from when it comes to bugs, the locusts especially will put weight on her.
Try not to worry, it's a natural thing for female beardies to lay eggs. It's just scary the first time. I'm hoping she'll get over the experience & not lay any more, as you'll go through the same thing every time.
So keep us all posted!
Deb
When it arrives I will PM Tracie to make sure i dose her correctly i'm not good with things like that so an experts advice is always welcome!
she is 15 inches long and i presume around 250 grams now after her weight loss, someone will always be home to feed her and meet her requirements post laying. I can even leave waxworms in a dish for her if no one is in (they won't climb out)
I've been giving her Pro-Rep calci dust mixed with water as a substitute at the minute to make sure she is at least getting some calcium. I've been squeezing small amounts into her mouth using a pipette, here are some pictures of how i've got the lay box set-up. I know the red-light isn't ideal as it is said to cause irritation.
These were taken early this morning before i put the white bulb in, my next investment is a C.H.E for night heat, because there is no chance of irritation. I just need to wait until i get paid next week.
her whole viv has been re-arranged to accommodate for this box :/ i've dismantled her ladder for now until she's done laying
here is the tunnel i've started for her...