Hi.



I doubt its genetic, in fact that doesnt make much sense at all considering we know the origins of most of the Ackies in this country, so thats out the window for the most part....



Perhaps take a look at your humidity levels, do you know what they are...is there a "they" or is it all one homogenous number? Stress also is a big contributer to that issue. Most of the information you provided shouldn't have anything to do at all with your problem. Also what is a basking spot over 100? Is it 101? 130? 300?



I have raised my fair share of hatchlings up usually I provide a large range of humidity, which can be 0-30 at the basking site and 100 in their burrows. My cool spots go as low as 70 somedays and hover around 80 on others, but the basking site always ranges from 130 to 175ish.



I also dont stress them out at all no touching pulling them out of the cage, handling or anything like that. Just heat and feed and watch....as they get to know you, they start to want to handle you hahahaha it turns into a rewarding relationship.





Cheers,

Mike.

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