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I just received my new p. palpebrosus.
I received 4 in all hoping that I can get a pair out of it. they are captive born and I was told that they are feeding on fish and some meat.
I want to get them started on the new mazuri diet and supplement that diet with other items. What is the best way to get them to start feeding on it? I haven't even tried yet. It is still on the way. I just wanted to get some ideas before starting.
Also, how much of a basking area do I need for these guys? I have read conflicting opinions.

thanks
Michael

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>>I want to get them started on the new mazuri diet and supplement that diet with other items. What is the best way to get them to start feeding on it?'

All the hatchlings I have had just go after it. I will add that I have heard from more than a few that hatchling dwarfs are slower than other species totake the mazuri. Whether this is true or not I can't say. You might alo try some of the more common reptile pellets to start then switch them over.

>>Also, how much of a basking area do I need for these guys? I have read conflicting opinions.
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My dwarfs rarely basked during the day, but DID bask alot under a red heat lamp at night. But I think other folks have had different experiences.
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CDieter
'Reason, observation, and experience; the holy trinity of science.'

Thanks Chris

By the way I loved the book. I have heard that you are putting out an updated edition. Is this true and when is it due?

Right now i have the 4 in a large rubbermaid (3 ft by 1.25 ft) with about 1/3 of it land and 4-5 inch water depth. lots of greenery and a log just for fun. Should I add more land?

Michael

The book with Adam Britton should be out sometime early next year(in theory) and I've updated "The Ultimate Guide' for 2006. It's the third edition.

>>Right now i have the 4 in a large rubbermaid (3 ft by 1.25 ft) with about 1/3 of it land and 4-5 inch water depth. lots of greenery and a log just for fun. Should I add more land?
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I think you have enough land. Temps?

I usually start alot of my hatchlings on crickets and live fish. As they settle in I use more food items. Doesn't usually take long.
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CDieter
'Reason, observation, and experience; the holy trinity of science.'

>>I think you have enough land. Temps?
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>>I usually start alot of my hatchlings on crickets and live fish. As they settle in I use more food items. Doesn't usually take long.
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>>CDieter
>>'Reason, observation, and experience; the holy trinity of science.'

my temps right now are set at 80 degrees.
as far as food. I have feeder fish in there, and i am going to try ground turkey with vitamin/ mineral supplement and calcium dust mixed within.

michael

Would it be best to try placing the stationary food items in at night just before their lights go out?

michael