I am trying the same thing this year, set up a tub in the rack (5"deep tub)a few weeks ago. I mixed some sand, organic soil and peat moss to make a nice sandy mulch, added a bit of moisture, a piece of cork bark and put in the rack. I've been testing temperature differences across the tub at different depths. I have put two gravid females in(separately and both in shed now) and they really seem to be comfortable in there. I will be interested to see if each female seeks out a similar temp/humidity area of the tub.

I have seen pics, From FR if I'm not mistaken, and eggs seemed to be deposited just below the hide that was provided. I thought the post said that eggs were always found just below surface and under the hide. Don't remember seeing them dig any deeper then they had too? I would think that if we can figure out the desired substrate temp/moisture that the depth would not matter much as long as they have enough cover to be comfortable. It would make sense that in nature they would need to go deeper for both consistent conditions and comfort. Either way, if I can get eggs that have not been rolled around I will be happy. I'm also hoping that is will help with my egg eater females!!


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