How Do I Know If My Blue Tongue Lizard Is Pregnant?

1. Increased appetite

A pregnant blue tongue lizard will need more food in order to support the development of her eggs and the growth of the baby lizards. As a result, she may:

- Eat larger meals

- Eat more frequently

- Beg for food more often

- Become restless or aggressive when food is presented

2. Increased thirst

Pregnant blue tongue lizards will also need more water in order to stay hydrated. As a result, she may:

- Drink more frequently

- Spend more time in the water bowl

- Become restless or aggressive when water is presented

3. Changes in belly size

As the baby lizards grow inside the mother's belly, her belly will gradually become larger. This may be noticeable by:

- A bulge at the bottom of the belly

- A more rounded belly

- A sagging belly

4. Darkening of the skin around the belly

In some cases, the skin around the pregnant lizard's belly will become darker in color. This is due to the increased blood flow to the area and is perfectly normal.

5. Changes in behavior

Pregnant blue tongue lizards may also experience some changes in behavior, such as:

- Becoming more shy and reclusive

- Hiding more often

- Becoming more aggressive towards other lizards

- Becoming more lethargic

If you think your blue tongue lizard is pregnant, it's important to provide her with the extra food, water, and space that she needs to stay healthy during pregnancy and to prepare for the birth of the babies.