firedreams
2010 Research Grant Donor
Hi all,
I am interested in breeding T. marms and would appreciate some advice on how to encourage this process.
I currently keep a male T. marm who is approximately 1.5 years of age. As of a week ago, he has begun to spend a great deal of time in the water (in contrast to being completely terrestrial before). A friend of mine - and fellow Caudata member - has a female T. marm of roughly the same age. Her marm has been semi-aquatic for at least a year. We are hoping to breed our 2 marms, and I was wondering what sort of pre-conditions should be established before we bring them together? Should we wait until my male develops a crest? If so, what can I do to encourage him to develop his crest? Should the female be fridged to encourage her to develop eggs?
We both appreciate everyone's feedback and suggestions!
-Lydia
I am interested in breeding T. marms and would appreciate some advice on how to encourage this process.
I currently keep a male T. marm who is approximately 1.5 years of age. As of a week ago, he has begun to spend a great deal of time in the water (in contrast to being completely terrestrial before). A friend of mine - and fellow Caudata member - has a female T. marm of roughly the same age. Her marm has been semi-aquatic for at least a year. We are hoping to breed our 2 marms, and I was wondering what sort of pre-conditions should be established before we bring them together? Should we wait until my male develops a crest? If so, what can I do to encourage him to develop his crest? Should the female be fridged to encourage her to develop eggs?
We both appreciate everyone's feedback and suggestions!
-Lydia