Cycle of Chaos
Arachnopeon
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- Apr 27, 2017
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Hello. I purchased a female a few months ago, about 4-4.5". I have experience in many "advanced" species and have never had any issues. I was reading that Xenesthis are similar to pamphos as far as care, and so have been keeping my girl the same.
The reason I'm posting, is that I came across a post back many years ago (2005???) about Xenesthis sp blue care. In that a member said to keep Xenesthis on the dry side. Is that still correct?
My girl molted about a month ago but even before that, has never really acted right. She pretty much sits in one area and barley moves. When I go to feed her she will run away from the crickets or just ignore them. She does eat, but not like many other of my large species, usually one cricket every week or so. Is this normal for them? There is still little information about this species, so I want to make sure she is properly cared for. Currently She is kept in a large critter keeper with several inches of spagnum peat, like all my other species. She has a large water bowl and a hide. As for temps, it stays around 78-85 degrees.
She acts fine otherwise, I was just wondering if this picky eating is normal and should they be on the dry or moist sub?
The reason I'm posting, is that I came across a post back many years ago (2005???) about Xenesthis sp blue care. In that a member said to keep Xenesthis on the dry side. Is that still correct?
My girl molted about a month ago but even before that, has never really acted right. She pretty much sits in one area and barley moves. When I go to feed her she will run away from the crickets or just ignore them. She does eat, but not like many other of my large species, usually one cricket every week or so. Is this normal for them? There is still little information about this species, so I want to make sure she is properly cared for. Currently She is kept in a large critter keeper with several inches of spagnum peat, like all my other species. She has a large water bowl and a hide. As for temps, it stays around 78-85 degrees.
She acts fine otherwise, I was just wondering if this picky eating is normal and should they be on the dry or moist sub?
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