How to Properly Treat Iguanas Egg Losses
Iguanas lay eggs, which, as they are called scientifically, are called “eggs”. Iguana eggs, also called “kelp” or “gizzard shad”, are quite similar in structure and appearance to the sand mouse turtle. The large number of types of Iguana eggs may be taken as indication that these animals are more widespread than one would have thought. Laying of these eggs is called “kelp” by the iguana’s keepers and is a common part of a standard captive iguana’s diet.
Female iguana eggs, also called “kelp” are usually laid in the upper portion of the enclosure and incubated on the right side of the cage. It takes about 2 weeks for these eggs to hatch. The eggs then need to be handled regularly to nourish them. The other way of incubation is through the use of an incubator. Incubators are useful when the eggs have to be hatched quickly.
One must always keep in mind that an incubator only works if the eggs can be kept under moist substrate. The eggs cannot be kept under dry substrate. Before using an incubator, it is necessary to ensure that the eggs can be kept under moisture. Eggs left under dry substrate are liable to hatch at a later stage.
Egg incubators are made of various materials. Some of these are glass, plastic, metal and other such materials. One of the easiest to use is a plastic egg incubator. Such a device usually has a lid fitted with a mesh screen. It can hold several eggs at a time.
Apart from the incubator there are a few accessories that are necessary to incubate eggs properly. The first one is a water heater. A water heater ensures that the temperature of the incubator is controlled. Without proper heating, the eggs may get overcooked eggs can be fatal. As such, you should ensure that you have a proper water heater.
An additional accessory that is useful for laying iguana eggs is a temperature controller. Temperature controllers are important since they determine the right temperature for the iguana to lay. The right temperature helps the iguana lay healthy and robust eggs. It also ensures that the iguana does not suffer from any infections or diseases during the laying period.
In order to hatch the eggs, several days must pass before the eggs could be found. This can take several days. There are several reasons for this. First, the eggs require several days to incubate. Secondly, the eggs need to be exposed to at least three more days to fully hatch.
If you are successful in finding the iguana eggs, you will need to incubate them in a warm water incubator. Do not use a regular incubator since these cannot provide a suitable environment for the iguana. incubators usually contain warm water. This warm water allows the incubator to maintain a constant temperature. However, you should never leave the eggs for more than a single day in the incubator. Proper monitoring of the condition of the iguana eggs is important to ensure that the iguana grows up healthily.
The temperature of the incubator must be checked regularly. The incubator should be checked for its capacity to hold at least four to six eggs. If there are no eggs in the incubator after several days, it means that the eggs are over-hatching and the iguana is unable to incubate properly. To know whether the eggs are over-hatching, you must check the humidity level of the incubator.
If the eggs are developing properly, it is imperative to place the lid of the incubator on a vermiculite sheet. The vermiculite must be placed directly on the eggs. You can use the lid of the incubator instead of a vermiculite sheet. The lids should be placed on top of the vermiculite sheet as this provides better ventilation. When incubating the eggs, do not forget to remove the lids. They should be replaced immediately after you have placed the lid on top of the incubator.
You may now turn to the food intake of the iguana. The iguana’s diet depends on its species. In general, the lighter the animal, the more food it requires. Lighter colored animals eat more food than the others. The iguana’s diet may consist of fruits, vegetables, worms, grains, dried pellets, and other supplements. However, the eggs and young females may become too oily if it is fed too much of these.
The best time to incubate eggs is from early morning until about four to five days after hatching. If you are not able to incubate the eggs for this period, it is not advisable to feed the animal with food as you may end up losing some of the nutrients that are contained within the eggs. The eggs hatch after several days and you will need to place them in a suitable container to provide them with air and light. You can change their water frequently and watch them for a few more days until they begin to take off.
