Icarus
Well-Known Member
I have had a male central netted for a while, and a few weeks ago I acquired a female who has bred the last 2 years for the previous owner. They are absolutely smitten with each other, and although I haven't actually seen them 'do it' they are head bobbing, arm waving, etc. So I have a couple of questions (please excuse any that may seem dumb, I'm here to learn after all) -
1: How do you tell if the girl is gravid? The last few days I've noticed she's gotten very bottom heavy around her back legs / waist
2: I've read that netteds have been known to breed in february and even into early march. Is this common or a rare occurence I'm getting my hopes up will happen for me?
3: How long are the girls pregnant for? I've found plenty of info on how long to incubate eggs for once they're laid but nothing on gestation period between copulation and laying!
I think that's it for now
1: How do you tell if the girl is gravid? The last few days I've noticed she's gotten very bottom heavy around her back legs / waist
2: I've read that netteds have been known to breed in february and even into early march. Is this common or a rare occurence I'm getting my hopes up will happen for me?
3: How long are the girls pregnant for? I've found plenty of info on how long to incubate eggs for once they're laid but nothing on gestation period between copulation and laying!
I think that's it for now