photo period/ breeding season

mikeyweir · 01-30-05, 09:46 AM

Hey, my male is eating about 4-6 mealies a day now, just for when he is old enough and large enough to breed, I should probablly know exactly when breeding season is for my latitude, i'm in nova scotia. Also, whats up with the photoperiod. Can someone please explain that to me.
Thanks
mikeyweir

Mystic Lizzards · 01-30-05, 10:21 AM

what animal is it?

DragnDrop · 01-30-05, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by Mystic Lizzards
what animal is it?

Probably a leopard gecko since it's posted in the leo forum

Breeding season doesn't really matter in captive leos. They're not influenced by seasonal changes, we keep them in summer type temperatures year round. Unless you cool yours (not needed for breeding), they'll be ready to breed whenever their bodies tell them it's time.

Photoperiod is the amount of daylight they get, but in captivity it's how long you leave the lights on over their enclosure or however they get their daylight. It's really the day/night light cycle. Most people use 12 hours for lights on, so they'd be using a 12/12 photo period.

Mystic Lizzards · 01-30-05, 10:40 AM

i guess you'r right dragon, and yes they will breed when its time and they are ready(you will hear a lot of noise for a few days) 12/12hr photo period is what i try to use as well(timer on the lights in the room) as for age 6-8 months old is good(put a dish in the enclosure and fill it up full of MW and you'r good to go)

DragnDrop · 01-30-05, 11:10 AM

I wouldn't breed a 6 month old male, he's barely developed his privates by that age, getting the full working parts and supplies will take a bit longer. Males can be fertile by 8 months, but the fertility rate is rather low. If you want to make sure he's got all the goods needed, wait until he's at least 10 months old, a year is even better. For females, it's best to wait until they're 18-24 months, helps make sure they don't get egg-bound too easily. Some people go by weight alone, but age and weight is so much better for her.

mikeyweir · 01-31-05, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the info. What about if you use red lights, i herd that the leos can't see the red light anyway? Also, I believe someone sent me an email about this topic, unfortunately it got deleted lol, accidently, if it's possible to be re-sent I would greatly appreciate it. By the way, ill get pictures on as soon as possible.
mikeyweir

mikeyweir · 02-09-05, 09:51 AM

Hey good news, my male was introduced to my females yesterday, and he bred them, so i'm looking forward to eggs in a few weeks.
mikeyweir