Oh, boo... I responded to this earlier, but it doesn't seem to be showing up here. That's so weird. Kate, thanks for posting the info re TNT since mine disappeared! I've been giving it to the hatchling as well as our adult Russians and pancakes 2-3x/week.
Seiryu--re your questions above, my...
Seiryu, for what it's worth--I've been growing forage material from one of Carolina Supply's seed mixes, and my hatchling is eating it well. I also give him mulberry and hibiscus leaves, Carolina's hay salad (nice because it's chopped into tiny pieces), dandelion greens, and supplement with...
All, thank you so much. I've gone through the better part of a box of tissues over this and plenty of self-recriminations. I appreciate all the good advice, concern, and kindness more than I can say.
Dora's sibling (named Chompy, because he appears to try to eat anything that's put in front...
Hi, both:
I'm sad to say that I lost Dora last night. I feel awful, and keep playing over all the mistakes I must have made with her--but the only thing I can do at this point is re-double my efforts to get things right with my other hatchling and the rest of my brood.
Again, thank you all...
Hi, all:
The vet had a number of thoughts; first and foremost, he agreed with everyone who's posted here that Mazuri is not adequate as a calcium supplement for hatchlings, and since they haven't touched their cuttlebone as far as I can tell, they need more. I've been adding pure Ca to their...
Thanks--that is very helpful, and I'll make that change tonight.
I haven't kept a humidity gauge in their enclosure, but can add one--where should I be trying to keep the humidity %? My impression had been that overall the humidity should be low to prevent resp/fungal infections, but that I...
Hi, all:
I'm taking my ~5-month old hatchling to a herp vet tonight, but wanted to post here as well because I'm very mystified about what I may be missing that could be causing what I fear is MBD.
I've had Dora for about 8 weeks; she appeared healthy when I got her but she does have...