"Hey Mike,

Thanks for the picture. Do the male jobiensis not have to "popeye" fore arms and thick necks that are common with the aus species? Also I read your article in Biawak today, I was surprised to see the female laying so shallow. Was that a trick of the camera due to placement or were the eggs actually placed that close to the surface? One last question for now, how did you heat the substrate for their cage? I saw the trough was elevated off the ground, but didn't see any heat tape on the trough or lights close to the substrate.

Thanks so much for taking the time to share with me.

Mike W."


Mike
Of 5 clutches 3 were nested in that same spot, 2 in a external nest box (a boxed in 10 gallon tank with heat tape).
For heating the trough itself I use a regular space heater.

In this photo you can see my light box that would heat the substrate near the 3 nest sites (lower right side).
As a bonus this box also acted as a basking shelf, they loved the belly heat.
All 5 clutches were nested shallow.
I have my theroies on why they may be shallow nesters.

I will post a great photo of the adults for you to compare, but yes males have bigger, thicker forearms and necks...plus head shape too.
Good Luck Brother.
Mike






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