T.S. scincoides can be kept at an even lower temperature. Make sure the temperature is low enough, 65-60 degrees so the skinks stop eating. In January to February gradually increase lighting and heating and get the adults feeding again. Use your judgement as to when each skink is ready to breed. Carefully introduce the female into the male s cage and observe their interaction.
Successful breeding can occur immediately.
The males may follow the female, giving occasional nips to the tail, till they finally secure a firm neck hold and attempt to mate. If the female cooperates by raising her tail, the breeding even is going very well. Males can be very aggressive, so anticipate bite marks on your females. Don t leave them unattended. Breed females several times over the course of a month or two for best results.