Whether you’re a reptile or not, having the option to raise lizard eggs is a wonderful thing. It can make raising and breeding lizards an extremely easy process if you can find the right guide. One of the key components for successful lizards is having access to high quality lizard eggs. The proper incubation temperature is a very important factor in this process.

As stated above, lizards can hatch at different times. The exact time it takes to hatch varies greatly, so make sure you research your particular species quite thoroughly. Overall incubation temperatures for all lizards range from 70 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit, with some species incubating longer than others. Desert dwelling species tend to have lower temperatures because their environment is often hotter and their lizards are more likely to seek warmth and safety in their eggs.

Egg Laying A lizards body is unique in that it doesn’t have a way to lay eggs. Their ovaries are in a pouch on their abdomen and when they want to lay eggs, they pull out this pouch to expose the eggs. They can only lay about twenty to thirty eggs at a time. Once they’ve laid their eggs, the tail becomes inactive for two to three weeks. Once the waiting period is over, the lizard will begin tail movement again.

What Happens After Lizards Lay Their Eggs? Once the lizard’s tail is fully active again, it will take up residency over the nest box. All other lizards within the house will move out as soon as they hear the rumblings of the nest box. This means that house lizards will not be able to stay in their home long enough to lay their eggs. This is why females will often move to a new location once they lay their eggs. The male will follow suit soon after.

Why House Lizards Lay Their Eggs in Moist Lizards’ nests are often left moist because of a failure by the lizard to properly ventilate their home. This often occurs when the lizard is basking in the sun on a day when it’s too hot outside to go outside to bask. During the summer months it’s very important to provide adequate ventilation in and around your house. You can do this by running a fan or buy a small portable humidifier. These devices will keep the humidity levels in your home up so that your house lizards will be able to lay their eggs.

Why Reptile Eggs Can Be Moved From Home To Pet Store If you buy a young or adult reptile from a pet store, you will probably have no problem with them leaving their reptile eggs in their container. Reptiles are typically very fastidious when it comes to their personal space. You must allow them time to go out of their container to run their business and move their eggs from one place to another. Reptile eggs can be easily moved from one location to another if you have their correct access passageway. I have seen some cases where the eggs were found on the ground where they were disturbed by a pet or person. These cases may not be considered fair breeding practice but it is always best to keep your reptile eggs in separate containers for each species.

Why Reptile Eggs May Has Mosquitoes If you’re going to be feeding your lizards, it’s best to keep their enclosure clean. Lizards and snakes don’t like the smell of mosquito saliva. Most of the time, when you go to feed your snakes and lizards, you’ll find the eggs at the bottom of the cage or underneath rocks or logs. Some species of snakes and lizards lay their eggs in a shallow pool of water in their enclosure. They can be safely removed and transferred to a new location if you use some tongs or your hand.

Why Does Lizards Lay Eggs in the House If you’ve ever thought about why your house geckos or roaches tend to eat just about anything, this may help you understand why they do. Lizards and most insects must have a source of moisture to prevent them from drying out. A lizards natural environment will consist of nothing but trees, sticks and vegetation. This is because their home is designed to live in such a way that they can climb high and trees and live outdoors. Most lizards and most insects will seek out and lay their eggs in a cool moist place. A house gecko’s enclosure would not be a good place for her to lay her eggs, because it is generally too moist for her.