Hi,
you can keep the T. przewalskii nearly identical to how you would keep other
Teratoscincus. This species tends to be a little more fussy about the food
items, being a far more selective feeder. Prepare yourself to offer other
worms and beetles if necessary. The typical problems associated with
Teratoscincus breeding are also experienced with this species (low number of
clutches, high calcium needs during breeding season, etc.). I would
suggest, at minimum, in mixing a calcium based type substrate (ground
calcium carbonate, egg shells, etc.) at about 33% in with the sand your
intending to use. In my experience, having a healthy female produce 3
clutches is an accomplishment which is deserving of "a pat on the back".
The first person I can remember ever breeding this species is the legendary
Canadian reptile breeder - Thomas Huff. I remember his foundation breeding
this species back in the early 80's. I even knew him and exchanged animals
with him back then. He even authored an article on this species and I am
reasonably certain that it was published in a Canadian Herpetological
journal. You might check in on that. I know that I have a copy of it
somewhere. However, husbandry practices have certainly advanced since
nearly 20 years ago!
Hope that helps.
Jon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Tyreman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:07 AM
Subject: re: Teratoscincus przewalski
> Hello,
>
> I also picked a trio of frog eyed geckos. I am familar with keeping T. s.
> scincus. Is T. przewalski similar? Any help would be appreciated.
> Neil Tyreman
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