On the Husbandry and Reproduction of Blanus cinereus (Vandelli, 1797) (Squamata: Amphisbaenia) in Captivity

Abstract. Seven Blanus cinereus of unknown sex ratio were kept together in captivity for three years.
Accounts of captive husbandry and anecdotal observations on general and feeding behaviour are given.
During the third year in early October, three juveniles (78-92 mm; 0.91-1.11 g) and seven eggshells were
found. It is suggested, by interpretation of grouping of the eggs found, that one clutch of three eggs and
two clutches of two eggs each were laid and that conspecifi c predation on juveniles or rather eggs occurred.