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Baby leaftail died Saturday

honuman Jul 05, 2005 02:46 PM

Well -- I got the first baby to hatch and on Thurs. and it was dead by Saturday. I kept it in a container with moist orchid moss, ficus branches and some ivy to climb on. I made sure to keep the humidity high and the temp did not exceed 75 degrees and STILL it didn't shed properly. It had the skin stuck to its legs and could not climb. Needless to say it did not eat. Anyone experience this sort of thing before? Would appreciate any tips to avoid this shedding problem with the next hatchling (there will be more my girls are laying like chickens!) Sad about losing the little guy but I am determined to get it right. Got one to hatch so that's a start.

Steve

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PHEve Jul 07, 2005 12:29 AM

Sad !
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