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Need info on Breeding Aussie Water Dragons

RoadSpawn Aug 04, 2004 12:06 PM

Hello
I have an adult pair of Aussie Dragons and need info on the breeding process. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Robert

Replies (6)

paul kemes Aug 04, 2004 02:52 PM

The most important factor with breeding Aussies is winter coolin period. Once they have been properly cycled,(temps can go down to mid/upper 30's, but at least below 65) just let them do their thing.

Paul

RoadSpawn Aug 04, 2004 05:04 PM

Thanks for the reply. However, how long do I need to cycle them for? In order to get the temps that low, how do you get the temps that low. I live in sunny southern California.
Robert

doubleok Aug 04, 2004 05:33 PM

Email Bert Langerwerf at Agama International. I don't know what his email is exactly, but if you go to www.agamainternational.com, his email address will be there.

paul kemes Aug 05, 2004 02:54 PM

Two-three months is long enough. I live in PA so in past years I've put them in 50gal plastic containers (with soil of coarse) and left the on the floor of the back room in my house. This room is always cooler because it is an addition, and has many windows/sliding doors. I honestly don't know what to do if you live in a warmer area. Man, that's tough problem

Paul

doubleok Aug 05, 2004 11:50 PM

I think it was Bartlett who suggested the use of a refrigerator with a thermometer in it. A fridge with the hottest setting might work, but to me it seems a bit humane. You could try a very high wattage A/C Unit in a closet or small space of some sort. Small area cooled by a air conditioner. That's another suggestion. I think you can get a decent unit brand new for about $100 US. Ebay or classified in your local newspaper might have something.

roadspawn Aug 10, 2004 12:36 PM

Hey Paul
Thanks for the reply. When you leave them in the container, are they covered or is the container w/o the lid. Also, do you feed them at all, provide water, light? Just wondering...
Robert

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