Captive Born Crocodile Monitor
Varanus salvadorii for sale
These three captive born crocodile monitor babies have been sold . They
hatched as of 6-2-2010. These are the first from our breeding program.
Breeding this species seems to come with several great challenges. Females have been known to be particular about their breeding habits. Correct temperatures, humidity, availability of food, all play a part in the mating process. However, what is even more challenging is their picks for mates, nesting materials, and nesting sites. Captive breeding of the crocodile monitor, has proven to be most difficult in these areas with more failure than success.
About the Parents
Female - Whisper: Wild caught and has been in captivity for approx. 4 years.
She displays high intelligence and little aggression toward the male or
keeper.
Male - Echo: Unknown history. Considered to be captive raised. Very easy-going
temperment. Shows little to no aggression.
Piping is when the babies first split the shell to begin the hatching process.
The first to pipe is egg #3.
The second to pipe is egg #1
The third to pipe is egg #2
Hatchling from egg 3
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Incubation/nursery set-up used to video the hatching of these babies.
Immediately after hatching, their natural instinct is to climb to safety.
We have started to introduce a new male to our female for a new breeding
project. Updates on our progress will be seen here.
In the fall of 2010, we attempted to introduce the male and female. The
female was aggressive toward the male and were seperated. The male was
not much larger than the female during this time. We have since been working
with the male to add some size and build his confidence. We have seen progress
in both areas.
During the summer of 2011, we have been building a new, larger enclosure
for them. At the end of August the enclosures were completed enough for
them to move in. Both animals are also recovering from minor injuries sustained
a few weeks earlier. After the pair have settle into their new envirnment
we will begin the breeding process and hopefully have a successful introduction.
Our new male: Zero
In October 2011 the pair was reintroduced. The two were together for approximately
two weeks and several observations of mating were observed. On October
25, the joining doors to the enclosures were closed because the pair had
seperated on their own.The female appeared to get larger however, she did
not lay any eggs. This was our first false pregnancy.
We are now preparing the female to get back into breeding season.
