Baby kenyan zebra skink info
Hi, im expecting my female to have babies pretty soon, this is my first time with zebra skinks or any communal species, and I just have a few questions so I can be prepared for everything. Ive done as much research as I can find online but unfortunately there isn't a whole lot on these lil dudes.
How long do the babies typically stay with parents?
Ive seen very mixed things on the internet saying leave them for only acouple days, some say just move before sexual maturity. Some remove when they start getting trampled by the adults. I have extra 40 gallon tanks for separation both are already set up and a 20 gallon for temp hold/hospital enclosure. I just dont want to separate too early because I think ive read some one say that theyve lost more when separated from parents vs being raised with parents. Currently I have the male and female housed in 4x2x2 the enclosure that has 6 hides of varying sizes, 2 water bowls, and two food dishes. I want to minimize all chances of fighting, illness, and inbreeding.
How long does she usually take to complete giving birth?
I thought i read 3 days somewhere and I plan on covering the front of the enclosure with a towel once I notice shes started giving birth so they dont freak out everytime I go in there.
What do you feed them?
Obviously small insects & greens but which ones are preferred.
Any health related issues I should be keeping an eye out for with her in the mean time?
As shes been getting closer ive been keeping my distance as to not stress her out but I keep a security cam on their cage so I can monitor them while no one is around.
And lastly does the female require time between pregnancies?
I haven't found any info about this, id imagine shes using a lot of energy and nutrients to make all those little ones.
I know a lot of this is circumstantial and it will vary animal to animal but I just dont want anyone to suffer because i didnt do my due diligence. Thanks for any help!