Advice please on breeding p.rangei

[MariaW]

Hi,
I have 2 p.rangei, definitely male and female, both about 3 years old now. They've never bred though and the male seems to show no interest in doing so!
I have them in a 20inch long by 12 inch wide viv with about an inch to 2 inches of sand, upturned saucers for hides, a moist hide and overhead heating controlled by a dimmer stat.
Any ideas on how I can get the male going and get them to breed?
Thanks
MariaW

 

[MariaW]

Anybody?
:?

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

I've not worked with rangei, but we have quite a few members who do/have. I'd suggest using the search feature as I'm sure you'll come up with quite a bit of info.

Also, here's a link to an article written by one of our members: http://www.geckotime.com/ecology-care-and-breeding-of-the-namib-web-footed-gecko/

 

[Uncarina]

Do you separate them during the cold season? This will stimulate a breeding response with multiple species when you reintroduce them in the spring.

 

[MariaW]

No, haven't separated them...the article in the previous response doesn't mention doing this?

 

[bilcher]

rangei

Maria,

I wrote the article for geckotime and you are right, I did not mentioned to seperate them. I mean it is hard to believe that they do not breed, Usually it is much harder to prevent them from breeding.

To induce breeding a seperation during the winter will not harm and could in fact be a trigger for lazy males. Also I would recommend to get an additional male. All my groups consists of 3,3 or more. Maybe thats also one of the keyfactors for success.

Does the female produces infertile eggs?

Best regards, Steven