Alright it seems I have a few more questions that have arrisen, so I shall do my best to answer them.

The temps are kept at 85 on the hot side, and close to 75-80 on the cool. The humidity is always kept between 40-50 unless they are going into shed, then bumped up to 65-70. The substrate, currently using the Zoo Med cage carpet. I tried using everything from aspen to the dirt, yet I continued having a problem with mites. But once I switched to the carpet, the problem was soon resolved. I hope I am not forgetting anything. As for the cage size. They currently have plenty of room, I have carefully weighed my options and room. Once they begin to grow some more I am planning on switching to possibly a 50 gallon breeder, or a simple 75 gallon. The feedings are currently once a week, I have always been worried about over weight problems, as they are currently in a nice round shape, just small in length. I shall try feeding rat pups once I get my hands on them this weekend. I shall try the fecal exam as well, once I find the right place. I don't plan on breeding these two, yet I also don't wish to seem as though I am treating them badly. I have heard the arguments for both sides on keeping in seperate tanks...I don't mean to seem ungrateful, but they don't seem stressed to me. They always eat, except flu that is...he's always picky...But neither show signs of stress. I shall keep everything in mind though, thank you...everyone



I hope this doesn't come out wrong, nor do I wish to offend anyone. You have by far been more help than anyone I have found yet, including the so called specialists and the books lol

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