Sparky 3 years old gaining weight?!?

[Victoria.neel]

Hello! My 3.5 year old female beardie seems to have had a sudden growth spurt? Not necessarily in length but weight. Her tail and face seem bloated and her arms looking thicker. She’s been about the same size for at least a year, and didn’t think she would grow anymore but we can all tell she’s definitely getting bigger. Is this normal? Should I be concerned?

 

[KarrieRee]

Hello! My 3.5 year old female beardie seems to have had a sudden growth spurt? Not necessarily in length but weight. Her tail and face seem bloated and her arms looking thicker. She’s been about the same size for at least a year, and didn’t think she would grow anymore but we can all tell she’s definitely getting bigger. Is this normal? Should I be concerned?

Has she ever layed eggs?

 

[Victoria.neel]

Has she ever layed eggs?

No she hasn’t. That didn’t even cross my mind! Could this be a sign she’s going to? They would be infertile.

 

[xp29]

She is about the right age or a little older.

 

[KarrieRee]

No she hasn’t. That didn’t even cross my mind! Could this be a sign she’s going to? They would be infertile.

Feel her abdomen for eggs --- usually they are frantically digging in the tank maybe alot of glass surfing could be signs of eggs -- can you post a pic of her --

 

[Victoria.neel]

Yes I can take a picture of her when I get home. I was going to check her belly when I got home too. She has been laying around more than usual, I haven’t noticed any digging.

 

[xp29]

Infertile eggs are hard to feel, i couldn't feel them even during laying with Ruby. I haven't had fertile eggs yet (hoping soon) but I've read those are easier to feel but can't speak from experience yet