Okay so I changed the hide box, it just wasn't working, she did not approve. She does not have mites. I got her out and went over her with a damp white towel. Didn't see a thing. I bought some fake palm leaves and made her a nice little hide with those. When she first arrived I noticed little pieces of old shed stuck to her, and with her shiny rainbows you can tell she had shed recently. I'm guessing that's why she's in love with the water. I just hope her soaking so much doesn't cause blister disease or something, I keep it clean. Funny story actually, my dog farted and then the sound echoed... from her cage. She went doody. It wasn't much more than some urates but it looked normal. So anyway, I made her a hiding place with the palm leaves, I bent them at the base and bought some suction cups to attach it to the glass. It's pretty sturdy, she climbed all over it and stayed. So I took a bunch of fake plants and stuck those in the corner, then lined it with moss. She really seems to like it. She's still there after I took her out of her bowl to clean it.
Chris holding her while I changed the water and added some more mulch, I know they like to burrow and I'm paranoid about her getting burned.
She can fit all the way underneath it, just so you guys know, it's snug, but just right.
Also, her breathing is sounding a little better already. I'm watching for bubbles or mucus and so far she's okay, I keep the ambient temp 80F
Chris holding her while I changed the water and added some more mulch, I know they like to burrow and I'm paranoid about her getting burned.
She can fit all the way underneath it, just so you guys know, it's snug, but just right.
Also, her breathing is sounding a little better already. I'm watching for bubbles or mucus and so far she's okay, I keep the ambient temp 80F
. Looks good. She should be snug as a bug.
