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Pregnant Gecko

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Question
How do I prepare a nest for her.  we just discovered she is pregnant. She belongs to my grandson, and I really don't interact with them. This morning I decided to see how they were doing. I thought they were both males according to the pet store, but surprise, guess not. Anyway I haven't a clue what to do.I moved the apparent male out of the tank just in case. Can you help us?

Answer
Hello Evy,


Oh that is always a surprise isn't it?
The nest is very easy to do.  You can get some plain potting soil & add some perlite or vermiculite to help retain moisture.  Just put in a small flat tupperware dish that she can dig in to lay her eggs.  She may even lay in the moss, but at least making the laybox will give her an option.  She will only lay 1-3 eggs probably.  
How is she doing now?  
How old is she, do you know?

Tracie