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I don't know Murphys exact birthday but what I do know is I got him January 12, 2018 so we've been together a year and I'm celebrating that as his birthday. Here he is enjoying some birthday Mazuri.IMG_20190114_163522329.jpg IMG_20190114_163254261_BURST001.jpg IMG_20190114_163254261_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpg IMG_20190114_163232200.jpg IMG_20190114_163108213.jpgIMG_20190114_163123329.jpg
 

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So I never provided Murphy with a basking spot since I've had him. When I built Murphys new enclosure a week ago I decided to add a basking area and rock. I think it's safe to say he likes it. He's literally been sitting in this same spot for days lol. IMG_20190116_190953847.jpg
 

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The enclosure I set up for Darwin has a range of temps and light intensity, and I see him choosing his adventure based on the time of day and seemingly his mood ...

In the mornings he basks for a few hours once the light comes on, then wanders the perimeter nibbling plants, then goes in the cool hide for a bit, then I soak/feed him, then he wanders into the warmer hide for a bunch of the rest of the day.

I think future builds will also include a range of temps and lighting ....

Jamie
 

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The enclosure I set up for Darwin has a range of temps and light intensity, and I see him choosing his adventure based on the time of day and seemingly his mood ...

In the mornings he basks for a few hours once the light comes on, then wanders the perimeter nibbling plants, then goes in the cool hide for a bit, then I soak/feed him, then he wanders into the warmer hide for a bunch of the rest of the day.

I think future builds will also include a range of temps and lighting ....

Jamie
Murphys only real routine is he's waiting at his food dish every morning when I wakeup.
 

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Murphy likes to pile up all the substrate in his hide right at the entrance when he goes in to sleep. I think he's saying, (and I can say "He" now it's official lol) "Do not disturb" Sometimes in the mornings I wakeup to thisIMG_20190128_085810535.jpg
 

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