Trib pics

[sarahjane85]

I realized that I haven't posted any pics of my Tribolonotus. Out of all my herps, they really stink :lol: but are the most interesting to observe.

The male

The female

Should I use a q-tip to remove the mite on the male's nose or just leave it? I fed them by hand once but I like to watch them go after the roaches, which they absolutely love. They tend to hold onto prey for quite some time. They also built a really cool tunnel system in the dirt/peat mix (~4 inches deep).

Sarah.

 

[Brian]

Do they actually smell? That water bowl looks so clean. Mine filths the waterbowl up or splashes it all out.

 

[sarahjane85]

Well, they don't stink (they actually smell like dirt) -- their poop stinks -- even worse than a yound crested's. I just cleaned their cage and was taking weight before putting them back when I got these shots so that's why the water bowl is so clean. They do get it full of gunk though and I usually have to scrub it out eod. They just have the largest and worst smelling poop -- and in the water it's even more so -- UGGGHHHH!!
But they certainly are a fun and interesting herp....

Sarah.

 

[Brian]

It might improve with time as the gut bacteria returns to what it was before they got stressed from being caught, etc.