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Z. Quadrilineatus breeding intro...

l_l3lackwolf_l Aug 23, 2007 02:28 AM

Hi,
Ive decided that my first animals to start breeding would be the Z.Qs, since they seem easier than a monitor lizard :P I have a male zonosaurs for over 3 years already, and recently brought him a female 2 days ago. They are currently living in different setups, and i intend to introduce them in a week or so. **Anybody wants me to modify this blind date, feel free to do so**
I was wondering, though, should i introduce the female in the males setup...or should i put in the male in the females, where shes more used to being and doesnt panic by being in a new place when the male moves in too fast on her?

Cheers,

Sheri
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2.0.0 Cats (Garfield, Oddie)
2.2.0 RES (Bowser, Angela, Leo, April)
1.0.0 Varanus Albigularis (Godzilla)
1.0.0 Zonosaurus Quadrilineatus (Yago)
1.0.0 Python Regius (Kaa)
Sheriyar Bokhari

Replies (4)

GrotesqueBurgess Aug 24, 2007 12:50 PM

I'm not sure which I would do, but I wish you luck. I know that in specied where the female is dominant, you should move her to the males cage. When the male is dominant, you should move him to the female's cage. I'm not sure which is dominant in the species you have, but if you can find out, you'll have your answer!
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~Sara~
5.5 ball pythons
1.0 Black-lined plated lizard (Lizzy Butt)
0.1 Burmese Python (Pixil)
2.1 Pet Rats
1.1 Dogs (Ozzie and Mandy)
0.1 Cat (Isis)
0.0.1 Synodontis Catfish (Big Spotty Fish)
0.2 Convict Cichlids

l_l3lackwolf_l Aug 26, 2007 09:46 AM

Damn...theres lil to no info on this species on the net :-| im gonna have to see if i can get some luck in the zoos... >_>
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2.0.0 Cats (Garfield, Oddie)
2.2.0 RES (Bowser, Angela, Leo, April)
1.0.0 Varanus Albigularis (Godzilla)
1.1.0 Zonosaurus Quadrilineatus (Yago, Becca)
1.0.0 Python Regius (Kaa)
Sheriyar Bokhari

GrotesqueBurgess Aug 26, 2007 11:36 AM

I would have never thought of that, but a zoo probably would be able to help you, as long as it was one very familiar with breeding and keeping a large number/kinds of reptiles.
Unfortunately, you may have a hard time finding one that knows anything about the species you are interested in.
Have you tried looking up the information of other Z. lizards and going off of that. Usually animals in the same group are simular in behavior.
ALSO, instead of looking for pet information, look in field guides. They should have something about this lizard in them, as long as you pick one that deals with the right region. The books should mention how they go about reproducing.
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~Sara~
5.5 ball pythons
1.0 Black-lined plated lizard (Lizzy Butt)
0.1 Burmese Python (Pixil)
2.1 Pet Rats
1.1 Dogs (Ozzie and Mandy)
0.1 Cat (Isis)
0.0.1 Synodontis Catfish (Big Spotty Fish)
0.2 Convict Cichlids

7serpents Oct 22, 2007 03:51 AM

First off you are in way too much of a hurry to breed a species you know very little about and second Zonosaurus quadrilineatus is a very difficult species to breed let alone hatch eggs! There are no book or manuals on how to do this period. Very few of us dedicated breeders have done this let alone on a regular basis.

If you scroll down this forum you will find I have left Basic information on husbandry, acclimation, breeding, incubation of Z.q and other species of Zonosaurus and Gerrhosaurus families.

Take the time to learn about the Plated Lizards you have now. Are they parasite free? Is their housing set up appropriate size? Is your substrate deep enough and does it allow for burrowing tunnels? Is the correct nest/hummidity box set up properly? Just because they are a few years old does not mean they are in breeding condition. Do you know how to sex them and when to sex them? How long have they been acclimated in your home/their appropriate cage to allow them to consider breeding themselves?

One cannot just purchase lizards, put them together and expect reproduction. You have responsibilities to them before you can consider breeding. Go scroll back down the "Plated Lizard Forum" pages to read the previous postings by myself and others. Plan on at minimum 8 square feet of cage floor with a least 3" deep subsrate, two spot lights, Ceramic tiles, cork bark tubes, terra cotta saucers, and other previously listed materials. Check you ambient room temps, cage temp/cage spot light temp/ tile temp under spot light, diet, and alot of other questions to answer.

When you get the basics in order and let them acclimate for a minimum of 3 year stable enviornment then they might consider breeding.

Start reading and providing better care for them first. Then I may help you get started. If all you want to do is feedem n breedem then don't waste your time or thier lives. This is no easy speices to breed!! I understand your excitement but slow down and look at the real picture...responsiblity & dedication to the animals. It will not be cheap either.

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