Leopard laying questions

Evie · 01-10-2009, 07:20 PM

I have 2 female leopard tortoises that have both produced their first batch of eggs this year.

Honey had hers naturally in the garden but Ernie was induced today.

How often will Leopards produce eggs over the year - is there a particular season?

Will they produce more often if there is a male present or doesn't it make any difference.

I am hoping that the next time will be easier for Ernie and less stressful for me !!!

**Bindi** · 01-10-2009, 08:47 PM

Have you had any more tonight Anne?

Evie · 01-10-2009, 08:53 PM

No Bindi she is sound asleep now - I have spoken to Danny and he has put my mind at rest ( yet again) - he says she may lay the other 2 tomorrow.

Failing that she will need another injection on Monday.

Nothing is ever straight forward in this house Bindi !!!!!!

**Bindi** · 01-10-2009, 08:58 PM

Bless her, she's cream crackered xxx She needs to come and live with Auntie Bindi...

Evie · 01-10-2009, 09:04 PM

Packed and ready to go !!!! - she is adorable just needs Honey to show her how the big girls do it ... then maybe next time it wont cost me £100.

fantapants · 01-10-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bindi

Bless her, she's cream crackered xxx She needs to come and live with Auntie Bindi...

NNOOOOOOO! bindi, she needs to come live with me!

Anne, keep me posted on how she gets on, i know she has been a worry for you.

Evie · 02-10-2009, 09:43 AM

Ernie has laid one more egg - so just one to go - I left her in the enclosure overnight with the halogen fire on ( I have never left them outside overnight before) but I slept on the soffa so I could keep an eye out !!!!! I am officially going mad.

**Bindi** · 02-10-2009, 11:08 AM

Come on Ernie, only one more to go, you can do it!!!

Evie · 05-10-2009, 10:12 PM

Well she didn't do it - had to take he back today for another dose of oxytocin !!!

jezzicaz789 · 14-12-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Evie

I have 2 female leopard tortoises that have both produced their first batch of eggs this year.

Honey had hers naturally in the garden but Ernie was induced today.

How often will Leopards produce eggs over the year - is there a particular season?

Will they produce more often if there is a male present or doesn't it make any difference.

I am hoping that the next time will be easier for Ernie and less stressful for me !!!

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01-10-2009, 07:20 PM	#1
Evie Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,752	Leopard laying questions I have 2 female leopard tortoises that have both produced their first batch of eggs this year. Honey had hers naturally in the garden but Ernie was induced today. How often will Leopards produce eggs over the year - is there a particular season? Will they produce more often if there is a male present or doesn't it make any difference. I am hoping that the next time will be easier for Ernie and less stressful for me !!!

01-10-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Have you had any more tonight Anne? __________________

01-10-2009, 08:58 PM	#4
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Bless her, she's cream crackered xxx She needs to come and live with Auntie Bindi... __________________

02-10-2009, 11:08 AM	#8
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Come on Ernie, only one more to go, you can do it!!! __________________

01-10-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
Evie Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,752	No Bindi she is sound asleep now - I have spoken to Danny and he has put my mind at rest ( yet again) - he says she may lay the other 2 tomorrow. Failing that she will need another injection on Monday. Nothing is ever straight forward in this house Bindi !!!!!!

01-10-2009, 09:04 PM	#5
Evie Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,752	Packed and ready to go !!!! - she is adorable just needs Honey to show her how the big girls do it ... then maybe next time it wont cost me £100.

02-10-2009, 09:43 AM	#7
Evie Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,752	Ernie has laid one more egg - so just one to go - I left her in the enclosure overnight with the halogen fire on ( I have never left them outside overnight before) but I slept on the soffa so I could keep an eye out !!!!! I am officially going mad.

05-10-2009, 10:12 PM	#9
Evie Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,752	Well she didn't do it - had to take he back today for another dose of oxytocin !!!

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