Sorry, about "the book" reference . The only thing I reach for anymore is the Kevin McCurley book. You are right about there being a lot of conflicting info available, but unless you grew up with this stuff, which I did not, you have to pick a resource and roll with it.



But on to specifics -- hot side temp is 92F, cold side is 80F, with 36" of gradient in between. Inverted clay pot dry hides on either side, plus a moss/sweat tupper on the hot side. All three are used by turn so I want to believe the temps are sound. Cage-wide humidity is harder to stabilize but 60% more or less most of the time. Went with shredded aspen after short try with shredded coconut husk which was too messy. Aspen is a bit dusty but not so much with periodic misting. Water bowl changed daily; substrate every thirty days. Twelve hour fluorescent light cycle with minimal indirect sunlight.



As far as handling goes, that has been hard to avoid with frequent visits to the vet and vet rx for daily soaking, but we will try to minimize going forward. And sorry about the typo -- I meant RI not GI. Culture results on that should be back by end of week. Thanks again to you all for all the feedback. It is much appreciated...Nate & Dave

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