i can almost guarantee its not genetic. Not an attack on how ur keeping them, but i have had that problem in the past and it was directly related to husbandry despite the fact that the cage was kept moist (or at least i thought). I'd be willing to put money that you have a screen top/lid. If you do junk it and look into something that alows for less air flow. Check this top i made for my guys and has been working great.



http://pets.webshots.com/album/573707286hRxqvc



the setup allows for hiding at different temps and different levels of humidity (conditions of theirs choice basically) through burrowing. Don't bother misting that will probally just enhance the problem by getting them wet and then drying out again. Just dump some water under the hot spot/hide and it will create quite a bit of humidity and last longer than spraying. Soaking is ok but its a "quick fix" and if you need to soak them their is somoething lacking in the setup.



I know where your coming from, believe me i was going nuts trying to figure out what was causing my first ackies to lose some nails/tail tips. I hope this helps in some way. good luck with the babies....my guy and his girls are going through a rough spot in their relationship now and i think my male is in the doghouse..hehe

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