Just a few Qs

[sarahbell]

jsut a few questions regarding lizards and turtles

1 how do tell the difference between a male and female shingle back
2 when do bearded dragons breed and how long are they gravid for
3 how old do turtles have to be to breed

think thats it

also if anyone has a male central beardie they dont want please let me know im getting desprate

[Incredible_Reptiles]

1. You can usually get a rough idea from yearlings or older...males are stockier in the tail and have a broader head.
2. Bearded Dragons come into sexual maturity during their second year. You will notice the female get plump after a month or two of breeding. Shortly after this she will lay.
3. Depends on size, but around the 2-3 year mark? Don't quote me on this one.

[instar]

3. 4-5 years in captivity. caresheet article by craig latta in forum chit chat or article by me, home pg. .....Craigs covers breeding :wink:

[sarahbell]

thanks heaps , youv help me a bit maybe i should have worded the second one a bit better i ment what time of the yr do they breed

[instar]

turtles or beardies?

[Incredible_Reptiles]

Oh, same as snakes really

[sarahbell]

thanks guys now i know sort of what im looking for,and i can see a difference with the shingle backs and it looks like 3 females and 1 male

[Incredible_Reptiles]

Excellent That's promising!