Why is my beardie laying so many eggs?
Re: Beardie constantly laying eggs??? Yes, it’s normal for them to lay multiple clutches of eggs without them being fertilized, so it’s not in itself off behavior, but it can be very stressful on them and can cause serious health issues.
How do I know if my beardie is egg bound?
Symptoms of an Egg Bound Bearded Dragon
- Eggs laid over multiple attempts.
- A history of a low number of eggs being passed may be an early sign that there is a problem.
- A excessively swollen abdomen.
- Initially be quite unsettled.
- Nonresponsive and/or lethargic.
- Straining.
How long does it take a bearded dragon to lay an egg?
Once the eggs are almost visible from the outside, they will appear like marbles inside your bearded dragon and you will be able to feel them. A bearded dragon that has eggs yet to be laid is referred to as being gravid. After about three weeks, a gravid bearded dragon will begin to dig in her enclosure.
When to take a bearded dragon to the vet?
Bearded dragons that retain eggs for over 45 days may be egg bound. If it has been over a month since you first saw eggs inside your bearded dragon, she hasn’t laid any, and she’s lethargic and sleeping a lot, you need to get her to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Can a female bearded dragon lay an infertile clutch?
If your female bearded dragon starts scratching and digging constantly around her cage and looks fatter than usual, chances are she is about to lay a clutch of eggs. If she wasn’t around a male dragon, it is still possible that she is cycling her eggs and will lay an infertile clutch.
Can you have more than one bearded dragon?
Bearded dragons are popular pet reptiles for both beginner and experienced reptile enthusiasts. Some people opt to care for one bearded dragon while others decide to have two or more.
What to do if your bearded dragon lays eggs?
When a bearded dragon lays eggs, a warm lamp should be clamped to the box. When the egg laying is finished, the animal can be put back in its usual enclosure. The pregnant bearded dragon should lay all the eggs she has. If more can be felt, the female should be immediately treated by a veterinarian.
How often can bearded dragons lay eggs?
A female Bearded Dragon will lay eggs even if she had no contact with a male. If your female dragon did come in contact with a male she can lay eggs as often as once a month even twice a month and produce a clutch of up to 35 eggs at a time.
How much eggs can a bearded dragon have?
Bearded dragons can lay up to 20 eggs at once. A single group of eggs is referred to as a clutch. Expert Tip: Once the female is done laying her clutch of eggs, there may be more to come! Bearded dragons can lay several clutches over the course of a few months. If your bearded dragon lays eggs, you must do what you can to help the process along.
Can female bearded dragons lay eggs without a male?
Yes, even a female bearded dragon that lives alone can lay eggs. This may be because it recently spent time with a male bearded dragon or simply because it is not uncommon for female bearded dragons, and other types of animals, to lay infertile eggs without ever having been with a male.
