AW: Re: Paramesotriton laoensis breeding, chapter 2
Interesting observation. If this is true, it does not bode well for long-term captive propagation of Paramesos. Paul got fewer eggs this year, which seems to agree with this observation. I'm thinking that there may be other factors that could explain it. For example, there may be something missing from the captive diet that is important for egg production. I would suggest the possibility that the lack of UV light in captivity could be a problem for breeding some caudate species. UV can be either an environmental cue and/or a source of vitamin D. Its importance for reptiles is well known.
When I see how good my breeding from last year grow, I can not believe that there is something wrong in the diet!
But think on monsoon!
Not possible to simulate this in captivity! Heavy raining, land under water, steamy rivers .....
But I think you ask the second question!
The first is - so many laoensis in captivity, but only so few breeding! What is the reason?
Some people ask me - I keep them like you describe but no success. Please tell me more!
Then I ask - tell me exactly how you keep them!
What tank, how many, temperatures, water changes, pump, food ... - but then I don't get answers!
PLEASE tell the unsuccessful keeping - perhaps then we can find an answer!
And if it is true - we will see when we have F2 breeding!
Paul