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RE: Great pic! I have one too...

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Posted by: aliceinwl at Mon Mar 20 20:36:39 2006  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by aliceinwl ]  
   

I keep mine at room temp, in about 2.5 inches of sand (from the site he was collected). The sand is dry, but he has a shallow clay plant saucer I keep full of water. Because the clay is porus, the water leaches through keeping one corner slightly moist.

I haven't had any luck with small crickets. The only things that disappear are small mealworms and waxworms. Termites are also are taken, but I can only find these irregularly. Because he seems to prefer burrowing insects, and doesn't immediately consume them, dusting them with vitamins / calcium doesn't do much good (it falls off long before they're eaten). I provide food for the feeders within the lizard's tank in an attempt to help them maintain some nutritional value. But, I'm worried that he might not be getting all the nutrients required in sufficient quantities.

I'm always looking for new food ideas / supplementation methods. These guys aren't widely kept, so I haven't had anyone to compare notes with.

-Alice


   

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