Thanks for your response. I'm glad you made that point about not trying for second clutches with females that are not in the proper condition so that others potentially reading this thread will consider the potential risk involved anytime a female produces eggs. I agree 100% that only females that have almost immediately regained a healthy (pre-lay) weight after laying their first clutch should be considered for laying a second clutch. Of course, sometimes females will lay a second clutch whether you want them to or not
