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Gravid Uro

JOSTA Jan 24, 2005 09:17 AM

Hi guys, I just got a gravid Mali Uromastyx. She is a long term captive, 3 years. I have a nesting box, a plastic sweater box with a hole cut out of the top, it is filled with a sand/peat mixture that is slightly dampened.
Anyway, I have read a lot of information on this, but I have never had eggs fromm a Uro before. Can some one give me some tips? Like incubation temperatures? Because I have found diferent opinions on that.
Thanks in advance.

Replies (2)

lovelyleopards Jan 24, 2005 03:32 PM

Hi,
Unfortunately I can't answer this, but I'm interested in the exact same information. I have a female Mali which I believe is gravid (could be wishful thinking). I brumated the pair, which are LTC of at least 3 years, and the female began to look rather plump a week or so ago, indicating ovulation. The male has been rather aggressive toward her which is comnpletely uncharacteristic for him, so I hope that means good things! Anyway, if you find out any info on nesting/ incubating, please pass it along to me. Good luck with your girl!
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Inhabitants of the reptile room:
Leopard geckos, pictus geckos, crested geckos, african fat-tails, Paroedura bastardi bastardi, a velvet gecko, Henkel's Leaf Tails, Bibron's geckos, Corn snakes, Ball Pythons, Honduran milks, a single Taiwan Beauty, Leucistic Texas Rats, Solomon Island Tree Boas, a pair of Mali Uromastyx, an Amazon tree boa, baby Hatian tree boas, a single female circleback Colombian red-tail...

JOSTA Jan 24, 2005 04:33 PM

Well, I have found information from various care sheets. But I just wanted to talk to someone who has done this before!
I know that they need a nesting box, and you should incubate the eggs at 88-90 degrees. But that is about it.
Good luck with yours as well!

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