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katebronco
at Mon Mar 13 18:27:12 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by katebronco ]
Or are just very concerned and considerate of all the details. Most likely the latter. In either case, thanks for all the good questions and pointers.
Let's see if I can respond to everything, overwhelming or not...
I could swear up and down that when I initially examined Slick, he had tarsal spurs, but reviewing pictures and trying to get a look at him has not yielded confirmation. I will have to check again when he is out in the open (and not hiding at the top of the tree out of my sight range).
As for watching him, I have been letting him have lots of space. I understand that chams stress very easily, and do not want to create anxiety for Slick. It makes me anxious not to be able to know where he is at all times, but I'm getting used to it. Maternal nature must be patient for once!
Yes, I thoroughly washed down all the plants before they went in the habitat. I was wary of pesticides and did not want to risk ingestion of those chemicals.
I am leaving small slices of pear and some collared greens in various spots in the enclosure on stable surfaces. I have noticed the three remaining crickets eating the pear and greens.
I am still nervous about whether or not Slick is eating the crickets or if they are simply hiding extremely well in some place. Or are just dead. I don't know.
I was actually considering buying a drip system. I am simply not sure about how often and when to turn it on/leave it on.
I didn't mean to type just UVA. It is a UVB/UVA bulb, but further reading has led me to believe I need better lighting in that area. I will probably be investing a large chunk of my next paycheck in that.
The current ambient temperature in the habitat is 82 degrees F and typically drops to only 73 degrees F at night. Should it be cooler or warmer? I have read conflicting information on nighttime temp requirements. The basking spot is at 91 degrees F. Again, should it be warmer? Is that too warm for a baby?
I am gutloading the insects with pear, tropical fish food, collared greens, and am dusting them with vitamin supplements before release into the habitat, yes.
Is there anything else I should consider? I'm sure there is, but my checklist is long and my cageside-calendar crammed. Heh.
Your response was quite overwhelming. But nice to see concern! Thanks again.
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Whoa, you like to type. - katebronco, Mon Mar 13 18:27:12 2006