I'm back. Went to the NARBC show this weekend. Had fun.



I find the lateralis to be very fast. I've tried feeding from several sized bowls and always get loose roaches in the tank. My armata tank has a small colony started. I try to pick out the eggs. The armata don't seem to be very interested but maybe I haven't hit on the right size yet.

I've put small nymphs in with the baby capra and they go unnoticed also.

When feeding the others I put them in a cup (like the ones you get Betas in) and put it in front of the dragon trying to keep it's feet out of the cup. I still get some that bolt over the dragon.



Steve, At the show I found some of the clay balls you use. I got enough for one tank to start. The dealer says I can accomplish the same thing with gravel. Also said I should put some filter floss (which is actually batting from a fabric store) between the substrate and clay. He was selling peices for $10. Nice markup.



Ryan, I've been taking Monroe out of the tank when the females get big. Otherwise he just chases them around. I did notice that some of the other females were curious and came down to investigate when one of them started digging. Genie seemed to be protecting her nest even after she covered it. She ran at me and hissed when I started to remove the eggs. If I had waited a bit longer I believe she would not have done this. None of my other dragons have showed this behavior. Don't know if it makes a difference but she is a wild caught and the I've only had her for about 6 months.



Bonnie
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