darlingi
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Hey!
I recently added dwarf white isopods to my t. albopilosus‘ enclosure. Quickly after that, I found out about the possible dangers that come with the isopods and now I obviously want to get rid off them.
As she’s buried and has closed off her entrance, I can’t take her out and clean the enclosure. So I thought the easiest way to get rid off these little beasts might be to let the substrate dry out. I’ve read conflicting things about moisture regarding the substrate for t. albopilosus. I’m worried that letting the substrate dry out completely may put her in danger, especially since she may be in premolt. Dry substrate doesn’t seem to be a problem for this species, but she’s a juvenile (?). I’m actually not sure if that term applies to her yet, or if she’s still considered a sling (which require moisture). I bought her with a bodylength of 3,5 - 4cm (according to the seller). I’ll add some terrible pictures I took, that may help telling wether a completely dry substrate is okay for her.
Don’t worry about the super low substrate, I’ve added a lot more right after the pictures were taken.
Thank you
I recently added dwarf white isopods to my t. albopilosus‘ enclosure. Quickly after that, I found out about the possible dangers that come with the isopods and now I obviously want to get rid off them.
As she’s buried and has closed off her entrance, I can’t take her out and clean the enclosure. So I thought the easiest way to get rid off these little beasts might be to let the substrate dry out. I’ve read conflicting things about moisture regarding the substrate for t. albopilosus. I’m worried that letting the substrate dry out completely may put her in danger, especially since she may be in premolt. Dry substrate doesn’t seem to be a problem for this species, but she’s a juvenile (?). I’m actually not sure if that term applies to her yet, or if she’s still considered a sling (which require moisture). I bought her with a bodylength of 3,5 - 4cm (according to the seller). I’ll add some terrible pictures I took, that may help telling wether a completely dry substrate is okay for her.
Don’t worry about the super low substrate, I’ve added a lot more right after the pictures were taken.
Thank you
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