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- Nov 18, 2011
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First, meet Darwin. He's (she's?) a beautiful healthy cherryhead I got today.
I've created a bio-active substrate habitat (earthworms, isopods, 3 layers from perlite to soil-including soil from my own garden-and finally sphagnum moss on top) I have three plants in there also. Trying hard to keep humidity up. Using a ceramic heat emitter, still figuring out the best way to get his hide at temperature with it honestly. Ambient temp is about 60F. Trial and error right now to get that spot in the 80s. I have a small water plate and a rock abutting it for food placement.
First question, how does it look?
Second question, am I missing something important from the habitat?
Third, how often do I need to mist the sphagnum moss/how moist should I keep it? I'm trying to keep the inside of his hide as humid as possible also.
Fourth, is it a good idea to get a heat rock/underground heat source or from above is adequate?
I've decided to follow Terry's diet, I know not all agree but it seems like it gets good results to me. I feel I've been stringent with my research, but we always miss something and but I'm still new to it regardless and I want to keep him very happy and healthy.
All answers, opinions, criticisms very welcome!
Cheers
Kyle
(I'm not sure how to attach photos so bear with me if they're not showing up yet)
I've created a bio-active substrate habitat (earthworms, isopods, 3 layers from perlite to soil-including soil from my own garden-and finally sphagnum moss on top) I have three plants in there also. Trying hard to keep humidity up. Using a ceramic heat emitter, still figuring out the best way to get his hide at temperature with it honestly. Ambient temp is about 60F. Trial and error right now to get that spot in the 80s. I have a small water plate and a rock abutting it for food placement.
First question, how does it look?
Second question, am I missing something important from the habitat?
Third, how often do I need to mist the sphagnum moss/how moist should I keep it? I'm trying to keep the inside of his hide as humid as possible also.
Fourth, is it a good idea to get a heat rock/underground heat source or from above is adequate?
I've decided to follow Terry's diet, I know not all agree but it seems like it gets good results to me. I feel I've been stringent with my research, but we always miss something and but I'm still new to it regardless and I want to keep him very happy and healthy.
All answers, opinions, criticisms very welcome!
Cheers
Kyle
(I'm not sure how to attach photos so bear with me if they're not showing up yet)