G. pulchripes spending time on side

[Browncoat]

Hi,

My new G. pulchripes 1" sling that I purchased at a reptile expo on Saturday spends about half its time on the side of the container I have it in. It's about a third of the way filled with ground coconut husk that I tried to moisten to the same level as the substrate in the container it came in. I know they're a desert species, but I was under the impression that one needed to keep slings more moist than adults, even with the desert species. Any advice? Is this just normal behaviour?

 

[captmarga]

They do need moisture, but most Ts don't like to sit in damp sub. Only wet part of the container, leave a dry spot. It is also adjusting to a new home. Make sure the sub level is such that it can't fall and be injured, let the sub dry out a bit, and it should eventually move down and start making a home.

 

[shawno821]

They do need moisture, but most Ts don't like to sit in damp sub. Only wet part of the container, leave a dry spot. It is also adjusting to a new home. Make sure the sub level is such that it can't fall and be injured, let the sub dry out a bit, and it should eventually move down and start making a home.

Agreed.It's probably just trying to get out of the wet substrate.Slings do need extra moisture,but if it's an inch,you can start treating more like a juvie than a first or second instar sling.

 

[Browncoat]

OK, I moved it into an identical container and swapped the lid over, except that this time the cocohusk is completely dry.

 

[cold blood]

OK, I moved it into an identical container and swapped the lid over, except that this time the cocohusk is completely dry.

Being as its so small, I would keep a corner a little damp, at least until its next molt.

 

[Browncoat]

OK, I moistened a corner due to your recommendation. It's now spending time where the container and the substrate meet/on the substrate, but, importantly, with all its legs on the ground.