EJ- can you share some of the things you hint at? I plan to get the book, but am dying of curiosity!
Redfoot NERD said:terryo said:Terry, your system DOES work, as you have documented with chronological pictures, and I use it as do many others on this forum. So far my Pio is looking good. But.....there are other breeders on different forums that do sell Redfroots that use a much different approach to raising them. Therefore, they have a much different opinion then you do. Their babies and adults are just as beautiful, colorful, and healthy as yours. Some of these breeders offer them UVB lighting while inside. Almost everything they do is different than your method. Also, some have been breeding them just as long as you have. IMO, your's is the easiest way with good results, and that is why I use it. Therefore, if different breeders have different methods of breeding and raising redfoots, with the same good results, that makes for "different opinions".
Where are you finding this info Terryo? Let me see what you/they claim? What results.. after well over 3 years.. do they have? How do their hatchlings raised by their methods look.. over time? - especially the first year! Because without any documentations - well - they're opinions aren't they?
You can't bring 'statements' to the table without proof.. because then it IS an opinion.. with empty claims. Don't anyone fall for them.
When you bring 'statements' to the table backed by proof.. then they are facts! You can rely on them.
Your set-up is an exception because you have created the perfect "micro-climate" for Pio.. with all of the needed elements: Temps.. Humidity.. Diet and Light. You're right.. it is that simple!!!
Terry K
BTW.. how is the "marbling" on Pio coming along???