I have 6 H Maculatas around the 3/4" to 1" range. All but one of them prefer to burrow.my H. Maculata has made its self a burrow, do you reckon i could have been sent a Pterinochilus murinus by mistake, as my one is also brownier, than a
Hetroscoda maculate. or is this usual behaviour ?
Its normal for arboreal juvenile to have burrowing behavior. It change a little as time go.I have 6 H Maculatas around the 3/4" to 1" range. All but one of them prefer to burrow.
Not always. I have had 2 adult (males unfortunately) maculatas before. They always had a burrow in the ground. The good news about this is that it is easier to get the lid off to throw food in.Its normal for arboreal juvenile to have burrowing behavior. It change a little as time go.
My male matured at around 3.5 inches. Take a close look just in case.your be lucky on picture front hiddenin new home (cocunut shell), it is 3" legspan about.(sub adult) i was told.