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Broad-headed skinks (Plestiodon laticeps), similar to their Blue-tongued skink counterparts, exhibit a mating season influenced by temperature and photoperiod. Typically, the warmer months create favorable conditions for increased mating activities and the development of eggs in their natural habitats.

During the mating season, male Broad-headed skinks engage in courtship behaviors to attract females. Visual displays, such as body movements or head bobbing, are part of their courtship rituals, signaling their readiness to reproduce. Successful courtship can lead to the formation of mating pairs.

Following courtship, copulation occurs, and the male transfers sperm to the female. This efficient mating process is a crucial step in the reproductive cycle of Broad-headed skinks.

After copulation, the female Broad-headed skink undergoes oviposition, laying eggs in a carefully chosen location, often a secluded burrow or a concealed part of their enclosure. Clutch sizes may vary, with females typically laying a small number of eggs.

The chosen egg-laying site is critical for the subsequent incubation period.

Factors such as temperature and humidity play roles in determining the duration of incubation. In captivity, it is essential to replicate suitable environmental conditions and provide an appropriate substrate for egg-laying.

Upon the completion of the incubation period, juvenile Broad-headed skinks hatch from their eggs. Newly hatched skinks face the challenge of adapting to their environment and learning to survive independently. The time from mating to hatching is variable and influenced by factors like climate and the availability of food resources.

Broad-headed skinks may undergo multiple reproductive cycles throughout the breeding season, with the frequency influenced by variables such as photoperiod, temperature, and food availability. This adaptability allows them to take advantage of various opportunities for mating and egg-laying within a given breeding season.