Is it usual, or even possible, for an entire clutch of Panther eggs to develop to term?

[Redman]

Hello, I have had a few clutches of Panther eggs over the last few months, and the usual seems to be that at least a few eggs are infertile, poorly formed/double eggs, or don't make it for unknown reasons. I have one clutch of 38, however, where every single egg appears very healthy and growing at a great rate. They are due at the earliest possibility in just over a month, and I was wondering if anyone out there has had a large clutch where every single egg hatched out?

I guess it might be time for me to start setting up a mega-nursery. LOL

 

[cloverthechameleon]

Yes ive had plenty of 100% hatch rate clutches. 38 is a fairly large clutch especially for a panther but it is for sure very possible! My most recent clutch was 33 laid 33 hatched panthers

 

[Redman]

Good to know, thank you! That definitely helps with motivation for that proper set up.

 

[cloverthechameleon]

make sure to have lots and lots and lots of fruit flies!

 

[Leiv]

I just had two clutches , one had 45 and the other had 41 and both were 100% hatch rate.

 

[Redman]

I may just have to pick your brain on how to safely manage so many little ones! I have lots of thoughts, and time to do research, but no experience dealing with a large clutch. Congratulations on your two.

 

[salty dog]

Holy begeesus!! Leiv, you are going to be feeding 86 babies lol..thats a full time job!!