First Uroplatus Hatchling

pakinjak

pakinjak

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After quite a bit of me wigging out thinking this would never happen, my first uro just hatched last night about 6:30. I checked the incubator, went upstairs and got a piece of pizza, walked back down the the herp room and there it was.

This pic is a few minutes after hatching, before the first shed. I was surprised with how agile and alert the hatchling is.
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Since I've been keeping uroplatus, I've lost animals, had sick ones, treated for coccidia and roundworms, loved it and felt like giving up... sometimes not very far apart. But seeing this little guy was HUGE for me.

Jadrig, Luevelvet and T-Rexx provided a lot of guidance during the past year when I asked about all kinds of different stuff. I think the successful establishment of Uroplatus in the hobby is very dependent on experienced keepers sharing their knowledge with new guys, so thanks guys. I don't think I would have hatched this animal without your help.
 
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pakinjak

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Thanks guys. Here's a day after pic. I'm really surprised how it just looks like a miniature adult. I'm loving that great big tail and the chalk sacs.

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Salzy

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I'm so happy for you Kevin. :) Good work man! It looks good and I hope it does well for you.
 
pakinjak

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Thanks, I'm still waiting on the clutchmate. For some reason the wait's not so hard now... :)

although I am checking the incubation tub at three minute intervals...
 
rdj52785

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Is this a Henkeli? I got a pair this fall from Eric Streight and can't wait to starting getting eggs. From what I understand, your battle's just getting starting. Getting them to feed can be difficult. Does anyone know if this is the case in Henkeli as much as it is in say, Phantasticus?
 
pakinjak

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@RDJ- Yes, they're U. henkeli. They're one of the two hardiest Uroplatus species along with U. Guentheri, and if you started out with them then you made a good choice. These are my first Uroplatus hatchlings, and they've not eaten yet but my understanding is that the hardiness is across the board and the hatchlings are not as difficult as phantasticus. If nothing else, they're about ten times the size so how could they not be easier? Luis has written a great and brief article on hatchlings in general, and you can find it in this forum.

Second one hatched last night around nine. Just took some pics at 4am since I'm up coughing my brains out anyway, but I couldn't seem to get a good one of the entire animal.

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rhacoboy

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rdj52785 said:
Is this a Henkeli? I got a pair this fall from Eric Streight and can't wait to starting getting eggs. From what I understand, your battle's just getting starting. Getting them to feed can be difficult. Does anyone know if this is the case in Henkeli as much as it is in say, Phantasticus?
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I'm not speaking from personal experience, but rather months of reading. Phantasticus are much harder to care for as babies than Henkeli are.

Don't freak out too much about feeding. When my first Sikorae hatched, I was flipping out trying to find appropriate sized crickets. I went online and ordered pinheads. When I got them, I couldn't even see them...that's how small they were. So after getting some advice from other breeders, I went to the store and purchased "Small" crickets, the Sikorae babies ate like crazy.

Good luck, I'm sure they'll do great. Once you get them past the first month, its much less stressful.
-Armen
 
Harley_Davidson

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I gotta say, these guys are just so cool looking....they look like they are made from bark....wow.......hmmmmm I may have to add a couple to my collection. So they are pretty easy to look after are they?
 
pakinjak

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Harley_Davidson said:
I gotta say, these guys are just so cool looking....they look like they are made from bark....wow.......hmmmmm I may have to add a couple to my collection. So they are pretty easy to look after are they?
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Ummm... no. Uroplatus as a genus are animals for the advanced keeper. They're very cool because they LOOK and act cool, but they're not for everybody due to their delicate nature. I'd suggest to read a LOT of threads in this forum and then decide if you want to take the plunge or not. One thing I would caution for sure: if you're not prepared to mysteriously lose animals, never get into Uroplatus.

That being said, my experience has been that they are incredibly rewarding to keep and breed, and the more of us intelligently trying to do so the better. I don't have nearly as much experience as a lot of folks on here, but I'm always available for private email and even phone calls if you're really interested.
 
Harley_Davidson

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pakinjak said:
Ummm... no. Uroplatus as a genus are animals for the advanced keeper. They're very cool because they LOOK and act cool, but they're not for everybody due to their delicate nature. I'd suggest to read a LOT of threads in this forum and then decide if you want to take the plunge or not. One thing I would caution for sure: if you're not prepared to mysteriously lose animals, never get into Uroplatus.

That being said, my experience has been that they are incredibly rewarding to keep and breed, and the more of us intelligently trying to do so the better. I don't have nearly as much experience as a lot of folks on here, but I'm always available for private email and even phone calls if you're really interested.
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I am starting my research as of today. I won't jump in unless I am absolutely positive I can look after them properly. To date my experience is with tiger salamanders, cresties, goldies, and leos.

LOL you may regret the offer of PMs as I may drive you nuts as I do my research.....LOL
 
pakinjak

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This is not a problem for me. I prefer email over PM's though. If you can get your hands on a Uroplatus Bible that would be a great start. I have been importing them from England for about a year, but I don't have any right now. Luevelvet has some though. Also, just read all the threads you can find.

I went from leos and cresties, to leachies and gargoyles, to Uros, all in a short time span. So it can be done. :)

Also, since you're in Canada, CITES will be an issue if you decide to purchase leaftails. So try to find them in country. I don't know what part of Canada you're in, but Neil Meister in Nova Scotia and has had good success with them. I think his user name is Geckomeister on here.
 
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