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mickey · I'm new here... Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 17

Hi guys, just been down to check my Gilas and still fast asleep!How many of you are working with these beasts?Cant wait to get them out of hibernation and see if i get lucky! Very Happy

Scott W · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:30 am Post subject:

hi Mickey, yep mine are still in hibernation. What temps are you keeping yours at?
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jamie_s · Site Moderator Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 1963

good luck you guys,id love to see the threads about baby gila's.one of the days im gonna get me a couple Wink

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mickey · I'm new here... Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 17

Hi Scott mine have been kept at 55 F for most of the winter break with fluctuations down to 52 and up to 58 for short periods. Fingers crossed mate and good luck with yours!

Reptilekeeping.com · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:54 am Post subject:

All ours are still in hibernation, very soon they will be getting woken up.

Shouldn't be long now, got things a bit wrong last year and no joy with incubation.

We have 9 females up to age this year so should be a good one if things go well.

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Scott W · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:34 am Post subject:

Mine went in real late, now I'm paying the price with the warmer temps. I'm sure they hit 18c yesterday Sad

What are you aiming at on the temp Jerry?
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trueviper_UK · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject:

I love Gila monsters and I want one now!!!!!!

Ok I've calmed down a bit now Laughing

Yeah maybe someday but do you HAVE to hibernate them or is it only if you breed them like brumation in snakes?
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mickey · I'm new here... Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 17

If all 9 go will be a fantastic year!I have one large proven pair and two females that might go,the rest are year or two off.Incubation seems to be an issue ,i am lucky to have a mate who has great results so i can bend his ear! Jerry, you and i spoke some years ago re our Cyclura that we obtained from the same source and regretfully with the same result re sexing.As i had only one "pair" it hardly helped any future breeding!Good luck to you all with your Gilas,regards Mickey

Scott W · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

Well just checked mine, still hibernating.

I'm suprised they are still hissing and puffing at 10c, I reckon another 2 weeks and I'll warm them up.

You warmed yours now Jerry?
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