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first shed???

skatecoupard Aug 04, 2006 10:22 AM

How will i now when my hatchling has its first shed?

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garweft Aug 04, 2006 01:36 PM

You may not know. If you constantly check your babies you may see them get a clouded over look that indicates they are about to shed.

However I leave newborns alone for a week after they hatch, and only check their water and humid hides. After their first week I offer about 5 mealworms in a shallow dish.

garweft Aug 04, 2006 01:38 PM

I forgot to say that their first shed usually happens within a week after hatching.

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