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robyn@ProExotics
at Wed Dec 3 20:07:55 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by robyn@ProExotics ]
thanks for the update, sounds like things are going very well.
your post sounds very authoritative, but please remember that we (Pro Exotics) are technically Uro neophytes, and at this point, i just THINK that we are on the right track, i want to be very careful about coming across as the "wannabe uro king" trying to tell established keepers how it HAS to be done. we are not trying to be arrogant, and i want folks to understand that, ya know?
anyway, i still do think it is very much the right track : )
as for adding water, there is no set answer. each cage will differ. in our 4 ft cages, with 2 ft of soil, we add about 1 gallon a week (just pour it right on the soil). with high temps and all, you lose some water content to evaporation, and that needs to be replaced.
you can eliminate that loss by restricting the air flow and venting. a screen top is your enemy, it openly encourages massive moisture loss. the only venting that we have is the thin gap around our acrylic lid. you can't seal the cage off, it still has to breathe, but limit your venting to prevent too much moisture loss.
i am glad to hear of Uro keeper's success, it is very exciting, and i hope that we see more and more success, and healthier animals! : )
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RE: Update on hatchlings with adults in dirt cage - robyn@ProExotics, Wed Dec 3 20:07:55 2003