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I can't believe what I just found, a newborn in my PTS cage just hangin' out. When I looked around I didn't see a twin, so must just be a singlton. I had suspicions that my female was gravid, but did not want to distress her with an ultrasound, so I just went on with daily business as usual. Wow, I've been waiting for this event for almost 2 years. Now I officially have a breeding pair. I haven't had anything to share in a while I guess this is a good reason to get back into this board.

Any advice about dealing with a neonate PTS would be great. I have already checked the umbilicus, quickly after washing hands, for any problems. It actually looks healed up, so he may have been hiding in a cork log for a few days before I noticed that he was in there.

Thanks in advance for your support, I knew this was a place with people who would understand how excited I am.

Kisha

Ps- pictures are sure to follow!

np

Hey, babies are popping out everywhere! Just interested in what part of the country (Us only, right?) that we are all located. we're in TN near Chattanooga and also just had a baby arrive around New Year's. I looked back to find a reply I had posted on neonate care on Dec 20 so take a look at that. Also wondering if anyone else out there can add or recommend other tips not thought of? I have no idea how to attach pics but I'll try to figure it out ASAP.

Take care, Darweedy

Thanks I found your post, I will get as much info as I can with out handeling him too much and post for everyone. I wonder if we are all simulating a rainy season in late march/april, or if the skinks just know what time of year it is and are breeding on their own, since we all seem to be getting babies about the same time of year? I would be interested to know how many sucessful breeders are trying for a "rainy season" or are just letting nature take its corse. I did not do a "rainy season" this year due to a failure in my misting pump, but will be this year after it has been replaced.

Kisha

Congrats!!!
I don't change anything in my enclosure over the course of the year except change the timer every few months to match the outside light since the enclosure is near a window- breeding with my pair seems to happen feb-marchish and I get baby(ies) usually in October. This year it was December.
When I discover a baby, or if I see Gertie acting like birth is soon (she turns into a bottom dweller and soaks more), I add a large litter box on the bottom of the enclosure with it's own UTH, small H20 bowl and food bowl. I think dehydration is a major concern for the newborns, and spray the area at night as well so there are drips for them to drink.
cheers, Jess b

I would love to know of anyone else with this species near me. I have been wondering what to do when I need to reorganize the gene pool, or rehome any of the offspring. I hate to ship, but I don't know anyone else in my area who I would trust with these guys. I wish we had some sort of registry with bios and stuff so we could get to know eachother. Just an idea.

kisha