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curly tailed lizards

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Question
I think my lizards are mating. What should I expect eggs or live birth and how long after they mated should I be looking for something.

Answer
This is a very broad question and most of the information very general and can be found by web searching. You need to go start from the bottom if you don't know this information already. You should search general search terms for lizard mating, nesting, and incubation. You will be looking for nesting behavior, and you will need to allow for that with proper humid hides and sufficient terrarium space for her to choose from, as well as exercise, so she doesn't get egg bound. She will also need a good quality high output UVB source to ensure calcium is not reabsorbed from her bones. And she will need plenty of hydration and extra calcium in the diet.