2 Western Fence Lizards. One female, naturally. She doesn't seem to be showing any physical signs of being gravid--she's usually been just fat is all. I haven't felt any eggs under her belly, although she is getting a little more plump. However, I'm seeing some digging FAR more often than usual. And she's not trying to get in wherever she's digging. So I think she's trying to lay eggs. Whether or not they will come out OK is another story.What I have at the moment:Repti-Fresh sandZilla Jungle MixEverything else is accounted for. I have the right kind of box to put her in. Is plain sand okay for a lay box, or do I need something that holds moisture like vermiculite? I know you need that for the incubator, but I don't know much about the lay box.
I used vermiculite for my ball pythons, as instructed by various local breeders. This substrate worked well for me (4 seasons). The only thing is I find vermiculite tends to stick to the hatchlings. I've been told that perlite doesn't have this effect. I know a breeder who produces Leo's, Cresteds, and Gargs. She uses SuperHatch. Apparently it changes color from brick red to pink as the moisture evaporates, and is infinitely reusable. Never used it or heard much else from said product, though. Whatever is available to you, I guess. I've heard good things about all three. Familiarize yourself with whatever substrate you choose. You should be good with any, realistically. Take care.
