AboutTracie Kretzschmar Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to health, UVB specifics, overall husbandry care & supplementation, analysis of blood test results, and behavioral problems & handling. I can answer questions pertaining to bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, uromastyx & ball pythons.
I can answer adeno virus related questions in bearded dragons, & then specifically about the testing methods as well. I am beginning an Pogona Adeno Testing Society in 2008 which will help to begin to start some standardization within the bearded dragon colonies of the breeders who choose to test.
Experience I have been working with bearded dragons for over 5 years now, as well as leopard geckos, too. I am currently doing rescues, as well. I hope to be able to educate people prior to them purchasing an exotic pet in order to avoid any health crisis with them.
Education/Credentials I have a master's degree in sports medicine & physiology, & 1 year of vet tech schooling, & am currently working on a reptile certification through the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.
Question I'm not really sure if my bd is pregnant or not...are there certain signs?? How far along is she when she starts showing signs of pregnancy? And one more...how old do they have to be to get pregnant? because she is only about a year and a couple months.....Thank you
Answer Hello Stephanie,
Is your female housed with a male? If so, she is probably gravid. I normally do not recommend housing a female & a male together simply because he will overbreed her putting too much stress on her.
If you notice that she becomes anxious, pacing, digging, etc, then, she may be looking for an appropriate laysite or nest.
You most likely will not be able to see the outline of any eggs until late stages into pregnancy. She wont have much of an appetite either in later stages as the eggs will be taking up most of her abdomen.
She is really too young to be pregnant though, as females should not be bred until they are 2 years.
Though if she is alone, they are known to lay infertile eggs too.
Are you using a good UVB light & giving calcium as well?
