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FR
at Wed Jul 27 14:32:37 2011 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by FR ]
We all worry to much, but over reacting is what you need to control.
Also, when they nest, they do not nest like a bird, they make a long tunnel and form a chamber at the end where they deposit the eggs. They then cover the whole area and hide any sign of a nest.
So if you can see them in the box, that is WRONG. Prasinus make burrows in soft plant material by poking their head in and wiggling and pushing out with their body. That packs the walls of the tunnels. They do not normally dig with their feet like other monitors do.
nesting is the key to success for breeding varanids. Provide good nests and your female will give you many clutches a year and not suffer at all. In fact, when they have good nesting, you will have a hard time telling she laid. Which of course is another problem all together.
You are right, the temps in the area they nest in are not that critical, but are best in the mid 80's.
The nesting material needs to be humid and almost dry. At least, not wet. Good luck
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RE: Update on prasinus - FR, Wed Jul 27 14:32:37 2011