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Question on Roti Island Timor Reproduction

Deemranks Jul 15, 2005 08:29 AM

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone had personal experience with breeding these, as my pair had a nice good lockup yesterday for well over an hour, and my female appears to be cycling. She's bloated today and basking vigourously at the hottest spot in the cage. Typically, how long is the period before she deposits the eggs?
If I'm correct about her condition I take it she'll start pacing looking for a good site to lay, but I want to have a nestbox ready well in advance, because I'll be working a lot for the next two weeks and won't be home to monitor them.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Mike
(also im getting a raytek next week, can i temp the male vs her to see if she's running hotter?)

Replies (1)

reptilicus Jul 15, 2005 12:15 PM

Hi Mike,
Yes, there has been some breeding success with V. auffenbergi. If you email me direct, I can give you more specific details....I can also put you in contact with others working with this species/complex - which is complex!
mark bayless

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