Are the any good sites out there on Prehensile Tail Skinks..
Would it make any sense for someone to start a breeding database.. since importation has been stopped...and reproductive levels are so low...whats your comments.
thanks
Bob
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Prehensile Tail Skinks
sabol25
Sep 19, 2004 11:24 PM
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zeteki
Sep 21, 2004 09:36 AM
I haven't seen any good websites dedicated to PTS. Rather a shame, as they are such fantastic animals.
As for starting a studbook - it's a great idea, but I think it would be a logistical failure. There are so many hobbyists out there with animals and a surprising number are attempting breeding. The challenge is making them all aware of a studbook and then getting them to submit data. The studbook keeper would also have to be someone who would be able to engender faith that he/she knew what they're doing.
There are currently some large-scale breeding operations (well, large-scale for PTS at least) in place. The American Zoo and Aquarium Association maintains a studbook for all animals held in zoos. And I believe that the Tewksbury Herpetological Institute and Walkabout Farms are working together on a breeding project and nutritional study. I imagine that they also keep careful track of breeding records.
It's a fine idea, and if someone responsible were to start a breeding database for hobbyists I'd submit my data. Are you volunteering? 
-Z
