twin hatchling - Page 3

emma_mcraf · 20-01-2013, 11:22 PM

Fabulous news and such a great photo of her.

burnt toast · 20-01-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jemma1

Yes she is having 2 baths a day, one with and one without x

Seems to be doing the trick, she will soon be out of that box by looks of it!

Jemma1 · 21-01-2013, 12:02 AM

haha yes she is going into something a bit bigger tomorrow now that she is moving about

little tinker

pebsmeboy · 21-01-2013, 12:16 PM

So pleased for you......well done

justmeandmytortoise · 21-01-2013, 03:05 PM

Great news

Pussygalore · 21-01-2013, 03:16 PM

watch it doesn't get to dry in the box if youre using paper towel, I've had tinies and they seemed to seek out the humid area more than the bigger ones. I assume because they are so tiny they get dehydrated quicker.

Jemma1 · 21-01-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pussygalore

watch it doesn't get to dry in the box if youre using paper towel, I've had tinies and they seemed to seek out the humid area more than the bigger ones. I assume because they are so tiny they get dehydrated quicker.

Anything you can suggest for her? how can i make it more humid? thanks

sandy · 21-01-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jemma1

Anything you can suggest for her? how can i make it more humid? thanks

If the container is big enough, you can put in a shallow dish of water, this will help some:0)

burnt toast · 21-01-2013, 05:31 PM

Use a deeper container. I water my substrate & put their hide in warmer area, this causes humidity & all of mine head for this hide to sleep in at night. They emerge in the morning with the humidity on their shells (along with mud! lol) Regular bathing will help too & the water dish of course.

Pussygalore · 21-01-2013, 05:38 PM

Mine went into the hatchling table as I thought having the others about would give the tiny a bit more encouragement and I thought it worked. The tiny was always first in for the food etc although I did have to build up the soil around the food tile as it couldn't get up the slight ledge. I also found that the others seemed to be more carefull around it, almost protective, but if you are keeping it by itself I'd add something to make a humid area. What about the Spagnum moss, I've never used it but have heard of owners that swear by it, perhaps a little pile that baby can bury in if wanted but make sure its warm and humid not wet and cold so it would need to be near the heat. Maybe soak it with warm water rather than cold, it might be worth a try and maybe putting a small plastic pot over the top would keep the moss damp and warm for longer. Anything is worth a try and you can buy the moss from a garden center if not a reptile shop.

20-01-2013, 11:22 PM	#21
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Fabulous news and such a great photo of her. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

21-01-2013, 12:02 AM	#23
Jemma1 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,573	haha yes she is going into something a bit bigger tomorrow now that she is moving about little tinker __________________

21-01-2013, 12:16 PM	#24
pebsmeboy Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 655	So pleased for you......well done __________________ Pamela x Mum to 2 beautiful Hermanns Pebbledash and Speedy

21-01-2013, 03:05 PM	#25
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Great news __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

21-01-2013, 03:16 PM	#26
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	watch it doesn't get to dry in the box if youre using paper towel, I've had tinies and they seemed to seek out the humid area more than the bigger ones. I assume because they are so tiny they get dehydrated quicker.

21-01-2013, 05:31 PM	#29
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,245	Use a deeper container. I water my substrate & put their hide in warmer area, this causes humidity & all of mine head for this hide to sleep in at night. They emerge in the morning with the humidity on their shells (along with mud! lol) Regular bathing will help too & the water dish of course.

21-01-2013, 05:38 PM	#30
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	Mine went into the hatchling table as I thought having the others about would give the tiny a bit more encouragement and I thought it worked. The tiny was always first in for the food etc although I did have to build up the soil around the food tile as it couldn't get up the slight ledge. I also found that the others seemed to be more carefull around it, almost protective, but if you are keeping it by itself I'd add something to make a humid area. What about the Spagnum moss, I've never used it but have heard of owners that swear by it, perhaps a little pile that baby can bury in if wanted but make sure its warm and humid not wet and cold so it would need to be near the heat. Maybe soak it with warm water rather than cold, it might be worth a try and maybe putting a small plastic pot over the top would keep the moss damp and warm for longer. Anything is worth a try and you can buy the moss from a garden center if not a reptile shop.

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