First baby shingleback!!

[RCW74]

Just wanted to share my good news. One of my female shinglebacks gave birth 2 days ago to a beautiful baby (I think it's a girl).

It's a big bub. First reptile I have bred - very proud of Big Mama Shingleback. Will post photos in due course.

After loosing a shingleback a few weeks ago to an infection that the vet just couldn't shake, it illustrates the circle of life...

 

[sharky]

I'm so sorry about your other shingle

Congrats on the baby!!!!
What, No pics???? We damand to see the cute baby shingle!!!!!!!

 

[riotgirlckb]

naww so sorry for your loss but congrats on the new baby can't wait for pics

 

[Mitella]

It must be sooo exciting for you!
so whats her/his name?

 

[RCW74]

Thanks all - will post pics soon I promise!

Still waiting on the kids to come up with a good name

I have talked to a couple of people who have bred shinglebacks and have had feedback that shingleback newborns can have quite high mortality rates - ~ 50%!!

Could anyone with experience advise if this is the case, and if so, any ways to mitigate against loss?? I'm a bit nervous now!!

 

[Grogshla]

lovely cant wait to see some piccies