Another late reply... something else you might want to try is add a lot more hide space. I use ferns and fake grasses around the waterbowl, with a thin layer of moss over the substrate; a mopani wood arch over the bowl, more artificial grasses hanging from the center bar of the 55 gal tank, a "turtle log" hide, and with their main "damp hide" retreat. Often I find at least one just hanging out on top of the log, or under a fern by the hottub. I know age will have a lot to do with it, but I also think it is the amount of cover that makes them feel secure to get out and explore. Prior to "overfilling" my tanks my adults would spend most of their time in ONLY the damn hide.



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• Couple of questions - pythonaddict, Fri Nov 26 20:54:39 2010
• RE: Couple of questions - rainbowsrus, Fri Nov 26 21:51:24 2010
• RE: Couple of questions - pythonaddict, Sat Nov 27 08:41:36 2010
• RE: Couple of questions - BuzzardBall, Sat Nov 27 09:57:38 2010
• RE: Couple of questions - Jeff Clark, Sat Nov 27 12:28:26 2010
• I agree with Jeff - Paul_D, Sun Nov 28 03:29:23 2010
• RE: Couple of questions - BuzzardBall, Sat Nov 27 08:09:18 2010
• RE: Couple of questions - whyte_rabbit, Thu Dec 2 18:22:57 2010
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• Thanks everyone - pythonaddict, Sat Dec 4 08:59:51 2010