I acquired an M. Balfouri a couple of weeks ago and it hasn't really burrowed and seems to be very active, walking around the enclosure and climbing. Yep, climbing. And staying on the roof of the enclosure. The parametres of the enclosure seem to be fine: 27°C (80.6°F) and humidity is at 50% (sometimes 60%). I have put about 5" of 4/5ths peat/vermicullite as the substrate and made her a starter burrow with a hide.
Also, I notice that she hasn't eaten yet - she taps the cricket and goes into defense position and stays like that for a while. I have tried different sized crickets but she acts the same way. I have thought that she is in pre-moult so I monitor how long the cricket is in the enclosure and take it out after an hour or so...
Any other suggestions/comments?
Also, I notice that she hasn't eaten yet - she taps the cricket and goes into defense position and stays like that for a while. I have tried different sized crickets but she acts the same way. I have thought that she is in pre-moult so I monitor how long the cricket is in the enclosure and take it out after an hour or so...
Any other suggestions/comments?
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