How often do female bearded dragons lay unfertilized eggs?

How often a bearded dragon lays infertile eggs (seen in the image below) is going to vary completely from dragon to dragon. Typically, a dragon can lay several clutches during “mating season” of infertile eggs, with 20 being the average number you can expect per clutch, give or take.

Do Bearded dragons need to breed to lay eggs?

Bearded dragons can lay eggs without a mate! A female bearded dragon does not need a mate to start laying eggs, it will occur as a part of the normal reproductive cycle. However, if there hasn’t been a mate within the breeding season, the eggs will not be fertile.

How often do female Beardies lay eggs?

Typically, 15-30+ eggs are produced in a single clutch. This will vary from individual female to individual female, some producing less per clutch and some producing more. A female bearded dragon can lay several clutches, usually 2-4 clutches, during their mating season.

What to do when your beardie is laying eggs?

Fill a small container to use as a nest box with clean, moistened bedding that the eggs can be buried in. Many types of reptile dirt or vermiculite bedding options can be used for this. Place this container in your bearded dragon’s enclosure under the heat lights for her to dig in.

How do I know if my bearded dragon is gravid?

Signs Your Bearded Dragon is Gravid

1. Unusual weight gain not attributed to her eating habits.
2. Her belly is bigger, with lumpy, bumpy bits 😉
3. She may stop eating when it gets closer to the time to lay her eggs.
4. She may not have her normal bowel movements, meaning some may be smaller than usual, or she may have loose bowels.

Will my female bearded dragon lay eggs?

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.

How do I dispose of my infertile bearded dragon eggs?

Infertile Bearded Dragon eggs These will be yellow and smaller than average. Remove them straight away and throw them out. This also signifies that that’s the end of the egg-laying.

How can you tell if a bearded dragon egg is infertile?

If the egg is fertile, you will see a small embryo, which is a slightly pink dot with veins extending outward. If the egg is infertile, you’ll be able to see straight through the egg as there will be nothing inside. For best results, this technique should be performed in a dark/dim room.

How long does a bearded dragon lay eggs?

This is a sign of pregnancy. It takes 4-6 weeks for a female bearded dragon to lay her eggs. The eggs laid are called a “clutch” and are in groups of around 20 eggs. After mating, the female should be removed to her own enclosure with a space called a “lay” for egg-laying.

Why is my bearded dragon laying yellow eggs?

Will a female bearded dragon lay eggs?

Female bearded dragons generally lay eggs when they become sexually mature at around 8-18 months (about 1 and a half years) of age, but some bearded dragons have laid eggs as early as 9 months of age in rare cases!

What are facts about bearded dragons?

A bearded dragon is a diurnal animal. This means that as humans, they are active during the day and sleep at night. Bearded dragons can reach 12 – 24 inches in length. Male dragons are usually larger than female dragons. The bearded dragon’s tail is almost as long as its body.

How many eggs does a bearded dragon lay?

Bearded dragons typically lay about 20 eggs at a time in groupings called clutches and they typically lay between one and three clutches per mating (but some have laid as many as six).

How often do bearded dragons lay eggs?

Bearded Dragons lay groups of eggs called clutches. A female bearded dragon can lay anywhere between 15-35 eggs per clutch, and can lay 1-3 clutches per mating typically. There have been cases where a female lays up to 6. After mating a female is Gravid (pregnant) and will be gravid anywhere from 20-40 days.

How do bearded dragon reproduce?

Reproduction & Eggs. Female bearded dragons do not stay with their young. In the wild, the female lays her eggs in a sandy area 6 or 8 inches below the ground, or similar out-of-the-way area. The female bearded dragon will finish by climbing out of the hole and using her hind legs to shove dirt/sand back over the hole.