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Hi,
I was wondering if you can breed offspring to parents? And if you can have more than three in one group?

Thanks,
Morgan

First, let me qualify my response with the fact that I am not an experienced breeder. That said, I am sure that *technically* you can breed offspring to parents. However, inbreeding can be problematic, and I wouldn't recommend it. I am guessing that it could result in a higher than normal rate of mortality and deformities, among other things.

As far as keeping more than three together, that would have a lot to do with space, adequate basking and hiding areas, and not keeping two or more males in the same cage. You can probably do it successfully, just watch for signs or overcrowding and stress.

élan
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0.3.0 Collareds
1.0.0 Mali Uromastix
0.0.1 Colombian Tegu
2.1.0 Green Anole
1.0.0 Chinese Dwarf Newt
1.1.0 California Newts
1.0.0 White's Treefrog
0.0.1 Green Tree Frog
1.0.0 Fire bellied toad
2.1.0 Felines
1.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Equine

I too think that the trio would work with 1 male and 2 females as long as they have an adequate enclosure.

I haven't bred lizards. I would imagine your poor female lizard would lay a bunch of eggs which would be infertile or have weak hatchlings. Do you think having a child with one of your parents is a good idea
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-Nicole

2.1.0 collared lizards
2.0.0 side-blotched lizards
1.0.0 desert tarantula
small tropical fishes