Some Questions?

NinjaofTerror · #1 03-17-2009, 04:49 AM

I saw one of these at the local shop and am considering picking him up. Is he going to be hard to handle and how long do they live for? I have read a few caresheets but cant seem to find many any references to a good one. Thank you.

erik · #2 03-17-2009, 03:10 PM

witch one of the teratoscincus species did you see????
the bigger one's of this species can get +/- 15 years, but there are
also smaller one's in this species and they live a bit shorter.
what do you mean with handle, taking care for?

grtz,e

NinjaofTerror · #3 03-17-2009, 04:12 PM

I believe he was tiebetan he was about the same size as a leo. As far as handling, like what i need to remove him from the cage I understand their skin is real fragile. And what temps do they need and what is their ideal setup

erik · #4 03-18-2009, 03:28 PM

size of a leo, than it must be keyserlingii, the biggest of the species.
+/- 15 years.
for the handling, i always use a plastic waterbottle where the entire top
is cut off. hold it in front of them and give a gentle tick against the back leg
and they will walk right in. no or less stress, no tails falling off and of course
no skin damage.

setup, desert, about 35°c at the hot side. my terra is 60cmx40cmx40cm.
always keep one corner of the terra moist.(not wet)
i've been keeping and breeding mine for almost 8 years under these conditions whitout any problems.

here is a pic of my terra.

Animal34343 · #5 03-19-2009, 12:44 PM

I think Tibetan normally refers to roborowskii.

erik · #6 03-19-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Animal34343

I think Tibetan normally refers to roborowskii.

that is something i don't know.

but if they are as big as a leo, it must be keyserlingii because
roborowskii doesn't get that big do they?
i think a picture is the best way to identify.

grtz,e

Animal34343 · #7 03-19-2009, 07:19 PM

Thats what they are commonly called here in the US, but at some places theres several different species mixed in and all called Tibetan. I'm not sure just how big either species can get. I guess it would depend on the size of the leopard being referred to.