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Although I have no scientific facts to back this, it would seem as if the waxy layer developed in juvies and adults, is much more significant with species that live in drier climates...and it really makes sense as those are the ones in the harshest environments.
Conversely, those that live amongst much moisture, like the aforementioned Lampropelma, must not have as thick or as effective of a layer as those drier desert species, making them much more prone to dehydration during dry phases.
Slings have not yet developed any waxy layer, which is why they are almost always kept on damp substrate, because they are naturally more prone to dehydration.
Conversely, those that live amongst much moisture, like the aforementioned Lampropelma, must not have as thick or as effective of a layer as those drier desert species, making them much more prone to dehydration during dry phases.
Slings have not yet developed any waxy layer, which is why they are almost always kept on damp substrate, because they are naturally more prone to dehydration.
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