...the need or desirability to keep the collared's enclosure absolutely arid, for that matter. I have seen some things that indicate it is better to have a slightly more humid hide area than I (or most) typically provide, as the natural burrow areas under large rocks/boulders are somewhat more humid than what you would expect in a so-called *desert* area. Many areas of the collared's natural range also experience extended seasonal "monsoon" type rains in the summer months. The gravid females select a more *damp* area for nesting excavations, and many refuse to lay without being offered an area that has suitable humidity. I know my current setups are close to zero humididy, with absolutely baked dry play sand for the substrate. I also had that one female with shed problems on her feet...

I'm still looking all this over.



DC

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• Hi Gem, Al;though ypu say they seem to like the waterfalls, I would be cautious> - eve, Fri May 16 07:01:46 2003
• There is some controversy about.... - DC, Fri May 16 08:52:20 2003
• RE: Don, I mist mine during shedding all the time> - eve, Fri May 16 09:10:47 2003
• I am intrigued by the moisture thing... - johne, Fri May 16 10:50:30 2003
• Yes but what if... - GEM, Fri May 16 16:50:20 2003
• Agreed, a waterfall IS a bit overkill for collareds LOL... - DC, Fri May 16 11:34:59 2003
• Never have problem with shed and never have to mist - GEM, Fri May 16 21:24:24 2003