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2 of the hatchlings and their home. I made the L-shaped hidey hole from lo-fire clay.

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Patsy

Does the hatchling on the left look to have what you call pyramiding? I had not noticed the definition on it's scutes before looking at this pix. May be just the lighting? Thanks/p
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Patsy

Patsy, the hatclings look fine Very nice habitat! As I said in a private message to you-keep up the good work. But if you notice the ends of the shell curling up-like a potato chip-then revisit their diet to be sure they are not eating too much, especially of high protein foods.
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Tess
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thanks for the response.
they were all out today and I fed them worms.
The 3rd one to be found has yet to get cozy.
#1 has come to expect his worms in the water trough!
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Patsy

Very cute. Brilliant idea on the homemade cave.

Is the lo-fire clay something you can bake in the oven? Thats a neat idea, I'd love to make one myself.

No. It is fired to cone 6.
I am not sure if the oven clay will hold up to moisture.
You could take a low fire clay and fire it in your fireplace though.
I have several pieces that were "primitive" fired that would hold up.
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Patsy