[RFB2]

Hey guys I could use some help. I was curious if anyone could share some info on this species. I have a 1.1 that I have recently acquired. I have done quite a bit of research on the regions that they are from, But there is very little info on their specific habitat and husbandry. I don't usually buy on impulse, but these guys looked perfect.

Thanks
Rob

[PassPort]

what are you looking to find out about them?

[RFB2]

I am looking for any info on breeding habits, temp range, etc. I'm not a novice by any means. So I have no doubt I'll be successful in keeping them. I would just like the added reassurance. Right now they are setup in a rack system .I have them in a desert setup basking spot is on average 95* and the cool end is about 76.

[PassPort]

Keep them semi-arid. I use a sand soil mix. With straight sand they had shedding problems, but a moist hide box would've probably fixed that. I mist mine lightly every other night. They like terrestrial hides, especially my slate stacks like I use for my leopard geckos. Basically setting them up like a leo is perfect. I feed them super heavy (10-20 crickets ea every other night). They grow fast and eat like champs. Mine are still sub adults so so breeding tips yet.

[RFB2]

Thank you very much for the info. I have been keeping them very similar to that.
You have put my mind at ease. I greatly appreciate your response.

Thanks
Rob

[PassPort]

I'd post pics of the set up, but I'm at work right now. I'll try to this weekend.

[RFB2]

Thats cool. I'm pretty sure I have this figured out. They are just being difficult. The reason I even asked about there care is because its day 4 since acquiring them. They seem to have gone on a hunger strike. I finally got in touch will the seller and he confirmed that I am keeping them the exact same way as he was. The only difference is that he fed them a lot more meal worms than I normally wood. So I purchased some mealies tonight. Hopefully with some time I can ween them off of the mealies an on to a better food source and just use the worms as a treat( I may be old school, but I just don't like the meal worms).

I'm Also going to try to make a journal for these guys. I didn't realize how little of information there is on them. Hopefully if things go well we can all compare notes and make a detailed care sheet.

Well Thanks Again
Rob

P.S. When these 2 calm down a little I'll post some pics.

[PassPort]

hunger strike? from a triedrus??? mine have never missed even half a meal, let alone gone 4 days w/o food.

[RFB2]

biggrin: The little jerks they demolished the mealworms last night. It isn't often I run into picky geckos. The funniest thing about the whole experience is that I bought several U.phantasticus and Ebnaui and they're eating like little champs. Who would of thought the captivebred pair would be having the feeding issues. One reason we as breeders should be feeding a large variety of foods.

Thanks Again
Rob

[Uroplatus]