Jami
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Hi everyone,
My Hermann's hatchling (8-9 weeks old) seems like his plastron has become very flexible and the ridges and main line down his middle are very defined. He seems to be growing. He HATES his calcium D3 supplements but I'm worried he's developing a big problem.
I have him on coco fiber substrate, and he's in an aquarium with a screened lid, as the resource I was using said for a hatchling that would be ok. He has a power sun lamp suspended, half his enclosure is about 85-90 then back half gets to 77 during most of the day. His breeder thought he was dehydrated when I first had him, and I've been pretty good with his substrate staying moist on lower levels and dryer on top.
I'm hoping I'm just being a nervous tort Mamma but I'm worried. Thoughts? Thanks!
Jami
My Hermann's hatchling (8-9 weeks old) seems like his plastron has become very flexible and the ridges and main line down his middle are very defined. He seems to be growing. He HATES his calcium D3 supplements but I'm worried he's developing a big problem.
I have him on coco fiber substrate, and he's in an aquarium with a screened lid, as the resource I was using said for a hatchling that would be ok. He has a power sun lamp suspended, half his enclosure is about 85-90 then back half gets to 77 during most of the day. His breeder thought he was dehydrated when I first had him, and I've been pretty good with his substrate staying moist on lower levels and dryer on top.
I'm hoping I'm just being a nervous tort Mamma but I'm worried. Thoughts? Thanks!
Jami