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60 something at night, 80-90's daytime (small lightbulb on acrylic fish tank.) Humidity varies w temp- if dew forms on walls overnight I do not mist. When walls are dry in the morning when tank is at its coolest I spritz. So 100%I most nights (dew point.) I lower but still moist in the...

Mine was purchased dark brown- I provided plenty of humidity and she has turned brilliant green with some highlights that are nearly blue. I thought I was just doing the humidity thing right, and maybe the blue is from the blue food color in her fruit flies.

My ghost was dark brown when I got her two months ago. She is now brilliant green with green shading from leaf green to nearly turquoise blue spots. Acrylic 1gallon fish kit tank w nightlight in hood+ undertaking heater. (Tank raised on chopsticks.) high humidity, hot days cool-ish nights...

It is radioactive. I've seen pieces sot off geiger counters. Cool stuff but some collectors I've talked to keep their collections in display cases in semi secluded spots in their houses. (If radiation exposure drops extremely rapidly w a little distance.) Many minerals are radioactive and...

Common vs nick names vs latin names still confuse me. I'd like to see a sticky compilation of these

I share my critters regularly with my sons class- the science teacher loves having snakes, toads, bugs and bees make special guest appearances - the whole class has developed a greater respect and interest in back yard critters. My son developed a fear of insects after being around a friend...

I rescue injured garter snakes- skittish ones benefit from a towel draped over or around the tank like a bird cage cover so they don't get spooked by every movement in the room. Plain triple antibiotic ointment is safe for snakes, but a avoid the stuff with pain killer in it- that stuff can...

I've seen seen the DIG brand on products at the hardware store. That looks like the foam tape they sell for sealing gaps around doors and windows.

Is that a glass tank turned on its side? Cooool! How did you cut out the mesh areas without shattering the entire side?

I found two chinese mantid lotus the other day while walking and was wondering about hatching them out... Thanks, this thread helps some- the sheer numbers seem amazing from such small bits of foam. I guess ill winter mine a while outside before attempting to hatch them- im still trying to...

Do you have coinstar machines in your area? https://www.rixty.com/home Its not widespread, but I've used it to pay for game donations.

Tried and true method. Put down a saucer of fresh, fizzy, sugary soda just as you go to bed. The rodents will literally drink themselves to death. This works great around kids and animals- no danger to them. Just be prepared to dispose of the bodies- they usually fall over dead in or near the...

The heat mats sold for warming seedlings are wonderful for gently warming terrariums and they are usually much cheaper than pet store heat pads. Thermostats too. Try your local garden center, farm store or hydroponics stores. I have a little acrylic fish (betta) tank with a night light bulb in...

Three quiet days so far. She just looks at me when I get near or open the cage- no unfolding or opening up of her stance whereas previously she would scamper around a bit. I'm letting her be. I may drop in a couple fruit flies later to see if there is any interest. I've been feeding her...

That was one thing I forgot to ask when I bought her at the reptile show, but it was dime sized, so I'd guess around 3 or 4. Her legs and andomen were pretty plain looking until shed- after last weeks shed she had developed her leafy flanges on her legs and along the lateral /sides of her...

Thanks for the reassurances. Is just over a week (9 days) a normal molt interval? I somehow expected longer

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My ghost doesn't move around much- is this typical or may my temperatures be too low? My humidity seems adequate (she has tinges of green in her color.) ...but after just over a week she has gone off her food and is acting like she may be ready to molt again. Is this normal shed interval for a...

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