Ok, well it's day two and I have a few more questions. We got the UVA/UVB light, and undertank heater (which I put on the side of the tank, what they reccomend for this size). We've been misting the tank 1 or 2 sprays several time a day, they drink with almost every spray.

Anyway, the male is eating very well. He has had about 7(!) small crickets today. We kept adding more since the female hasn't eaten, but then he jumps down and snags them! I figure it's ok for him to eat alot since he was SO skinny yesterday you could see every bone. I am worried about the female. Today she caught a cricket and then wiped it out of her mouth on the vine without eating it! We haven't SEEN her eat anything, but we can't be sure. She is active and green. About an hour ago she crawled on the vine and did some "business". I can't tell if it's #1 or #2, it's watery and actually hanging off the vine! She has been drinking too.

We also give them waxworms but they killed them without eating them, making me think they're too big. We will be getting meal and silk worms for variety as well, and I also want to pick up some fruit baby food. Is there anything we can do to tempt her appetite?

Also, should I keep the male from eating so much? He spaces the crickets out over several hours, but is still eating a lot. I figure it's ok for a while since he was skin and bones....am I right? Any responses are greatly appreciated!

-Martha

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