Teratoscincus scincus

Teratoscincus scincus is a terrestrial gecko of good size (for a gecko), that one meets in relatively dry mediums in Asia and with the the Middle East.

Geographical distribution

One finds this Espèce at the edge of the Caspian Sea, in the west of the China, in Afghanistan and with the Pakistan. Certain subspecies are also present in the Arabic peninsula.

Subspecies

Teratoscincus scincus keyserlingii , Strauch, 1863
Teratoscincus scincus rustamowi , Szczerbak, 1979
Teratoscincus scincus scincus , (Schlegel, 1858)

It should be noted that the size strongly varies according to the subspecies S, of 5cm ( Teratoscincus scincus keyserlingii ) with 20cm ( Teratoscincus scincus scincus ).

Climatic parameters

Relatively high diurnal temperatures (30°C at the hottest spot) and a marked fall the night (approximately 20°C) characterize the medium of this reptile.

Moisture is moderated, with approximately 45%.

Breeding in captivity

The Terrarium is terrestrial. One will thus privilege surface on the ground.

Being active in beginning and end-of-day, it is advised to envisage one contribution in UV (ultraviolet).

Food

These geckos is Insectivore S, and consumes the majority insects of adapted size (cricket S, cockroach S,…).

Behavior

These geckos, although night S, can be active it morning and the evening.

Their skin is fragile, to pay well attention during handling.

It should be noted that these geckos can voluntarily swallow Sand. To thus envisage a quite clean Substrate, and to use one sand at calcareous base (which can dissolve in the stomach) and not a sand containing other rocks.

Maturity

Sexage

The males have bulges at the base of the tail, corresponding to the Hémipénis.

Reproduction

The reproductions take place in spring. Simulation from one winter is important for this species, since it is what starts the reproductions.

Think of the calcium complements during this period because the females need some particularly.

Layings

Incubation

The eggs must be incubated to 30-40% of moisture, with one temperature of approximately 25°C. Incubation lasts approximately three months.

The small ones

See too

Photos :

Gekkota.com

Sheets of soin :

Gekkota.com (English)

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