Sex

Chalcides bedriagai skinks typically experience a breeding season, during which sexual activities are heightened. The exact timing of the breeding season can vary based on geographic location and local climate conditions. In the Mediterranean region, where they are commonly found, breeding activities often occur in the warmer months when environmental conditions are favorable.

The onset of the breeding season is often triggered by environmental cues such as temperature and photoperiod. As the temperature rises and day length increases, these skinks receive signals indicating the arrival of more favorable conditions for reproduction.

During the breeding season, male Chalcides bedriagai skinks engage in courtship rituals to attract females. This may involve visual displays, posturing, and physical interactions. Male skinks may establish territories and compete for access to females through these displays.

Once courtship is successful, copulation occurs between the male and female. Copulation is a crucial step in the reproductive process, allowing the transfer of sperm from the male to the female.

This often takes place in concealed locations, and multiple copulations may occur during the breeding season.

After successful copulation, females lay eggs in hidden or buried locations. The number of eggs per clutch can vary, and females may produce multiple clutches during the breeding season. The selection of suitable nesting sites and the burying of eggs contribute to the protection and incubation of the developing embryos.

The incubation period of Chalcides bedriagai skinks' eggs is temperature-dependent. Warmer temperatures generally result in shorter incubation periods. The eggs are left to develop in the protective environment of the substrate, with the emerging offspring fully capable of navigating their habitat upon hatching.

After the breeding season, the intensity of sexual activities typically decreases. Chalcides bedriagai skinks may return to a more solitary and less aggressive state as they navigate the post-breeding period. This period allows them to recover from reproductive efforts and focus on other aspects of their behavior and survival.