"Success" is a subjective term that can be measured and interpreted in many different ways.

But if we were to take the stance that reproduction is the only true measure of success in monitor lizard husbandry, then wouldn't the number of successive clutches without a female experiencing or dying from reproductive complications also be a fair determinant of "success"?

Females producing 5,6,7,8.....23 clutches of eggs a year may be quite the marvel and might even deserve a pat on the back, but what good is cranking out that many clutches a year if all of your females die prematurely from reproductive complications (as you've indicated with your lace monitors)?

Knowing that reproductive complications are usually caused by or related to inadequate nesting conditions, can this really be considered a sign of "success"?

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