General concerns about N. Amyae

[Nocturnalnature]

Hello all!
First post and hate to ask questions, but, here it goes.
I am currently awaiting delivery of 3.4 Nephrurus Amyae and was feeling pretty good about my choice based upon all of the care sheets I could find. Upon continuing to research their care I stumbled upon multiple threads where several people have had healthy animals die for no apparent reason at all. These threads were several years old and I couldn't find any newer references to this happening, which has me wondering if something was lacking in husbandry when the animals were relatively new to the average hobbyist. This has me quite concerned since everyone I have spoken with directly (and the care sheets) state they are very hardy.
Am I worrying myself sick over isolated incidents or is it common for them to plop over dead for no apparent reason?
Many thanks in advance!

 

[SamNabz]

Hey Nocturnalnature,

You are definitely just worrying yourself sick mate.

N. amyae are very hardy and easy to keep - basically keep them just like any of the common knob-tails (levis ssp.). Keep the majority of their substrate dry with a small corner/area of wet substrate.

 

[Nocturnalnature]

Sam,
Thanks for reply!
I have to say it eases my mind quite a bit to hear from others that they are hardy. Over here in the states these guys are quite expensive so my worry level is through the roof :biggrin:
Thanks again for taking the time to answer a noob question.

 

[mad4400]

They aren't exactly cheap here in Australia either.

 

[Nocturnalnature]

Mad,
That surprises me since they are native to your continent. Of course, I guess it might be like Gila Monsters, they occur here in the states but are still very expensive.