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Picked up a small male at the pet store the other day now that I have found a decent care sheet (easyinsects.co.uk).
Now I have another 'pet hole'.....
It sure is neat to catch it out and about, but it is very timid and bolts back into the burrow first chance.
I'll post a pic ASAP of this beautiful little fella when I get the chance.
I've got about six inches of moist sand as substrate, and a critter-keeper that I buried, with a layer of sand and then aquarium gravel that I keep filled with water. You'll see what I'm talking about when I post the picture. I found out post-purchase that my ten gallon tank is *not* water tight, so I had to compromise.
I've got a heat pad under the water part of the tank, keeps the burrow nice and warm. I think I'll steal my sweetie's digi-cam while he is at work and get a few photos....
I tried this species a while back, but with no good care info. Now I believe the cause of death was dehydration, because I didn't know that they had to have constant moisture. I just supplied a large shallow water dish with dry sand and a hide. She was also very shy and reclusive, and most likely didn't like sitting in the dish in plain view. Makes me feel like a putz for the impulse purchase....
Neat species, and I'll post pictures after I get off from work tonight.
Now I have another 'pet hole'.....
It sure is neat to catch it out and about, but it is very timid and bolts back into the burrow first chance.
I'll post a pic ASAP of this beautiful little fella when I get the chance.
I've got about six inches of moist sand as substrate, and a critter-keeper that I buried, with a layer of sand and then aquarium gravel that I keep filled with water. You'll see what I'm talking about when I post the picture. I found out post-purchase that my ten gallon tank is *not* water tight, so I had to compromise.
I've got a heat pad under the water part of the tank, keeps the burrow nice and warm. I think I'll steal my sweetie's digi-cam while he is at work and get a few photos....
I tried this species a while back, but with no good care info. Now I believe the cause of death was dehydration, because I didn't know that they had to have constant moisture. I just supplied a large shallow water dish with dry sand and a hide.
She was also very shy and reclusive, and most likely didn't like sitting in the dish in plain view. Makes me feel like a putz for the impulse purchase....Neat species, and I'll post pictures after I get off from work tonight.
