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[JessJohnson87]

I have seen some Hypo with more than 10 spots, but usually they were tangerine or carrot tail. Not many of us are great with morphs and I usually go well whatever it is, it's pretty :biggrin:

I'm not big on the morphs, my crested is a flame with a cute little heart shaped Dalmatian spot on his side and I giggle and drool over the spot more than his color lol.

 

[amsdadtodd]

Is Ziggy regulating at normal temperature? If not, then it's probably best to hold off on feedings.
My Berry did that about a month ago, was regulating at around 78 degrees, so I didn't feed her. Since then, she's decided to stay awake, and eats normally. In fact, she's going into a shed cycle, along with about half my herp room! Leo's do it quickly, my boa's on the other, take about a week.

My MS, like about 80% of people diagnosed, is what's called relapsing-remitting, so there is little progression for several years, but episodes of intense symptoms, for me it leaves me bedridden for between several days to a month, about twice a year. Other than that, as long as I avoid heat, I'm okay. Unfortunately, the kind of heat in reptile rooms can cause me some trouble if I'm in it for too long. I've had to learn how to balance such things as cleaning tanks, long intense exercise, or even hot showers or jacuzzi's. Having learned that, it is what it is...
My ex wife has said she has Parkinsons. My daughter tells me it's pretty devestating. I hope your step grandfather is able to enjoy some quality of life despite it.

Todd

 

[JessJohnson87]

Todd thanks for bringing that up, I have yet to check his body temp. He just hangs out in the warm hide all the time and has shed a couple of times since he's decided to sleep a lot.

Well at least it's not a severely progressive type of MS. He has his good days and bad days but so long as he takes his meds and does physical therapy he's ok. But he has gotten to where he just wants to watch TV and not do anything so that makes it worse, he's also like 82.

 

[amsdadtodd]

Body temp is key. I may be overdoing it, but I check my leo's temps with a wand almost every time I walk into their room. It's amazing how stable they all are, at 85-86, which is why it was so concerning to me when Berry went so low.

Most initial MS diagnoses are RR, but almost all are unique. Most RR folks eventually become Secondary-Progressive, which is still usually a slower progression than those who are primary progressive.

Todd

 

[CWilson13]

I was going by what that wiki page says as far as definitions, not that they are 100% but as a general rule they work. For now I will just call her "My pretty baby girl" Morph Her morph isn't that important really though. Keeping her on a good feeding and vitamin schedule is my main focus now.
At least until the winter stoppage is over with Phoenix Worms. I plan on going back to those as I really do not care for the dusting. Plus since they have run out, Apollo has become less active and I really don't want that for Arya. I just wish the ones at Petco were not 90% dead when I see them... Would be easier than buying 100s at a time.

 

[CWilson13]

Body temp is key. I may be overdoing it, but I check my leo's temps with a wand almost every time I walk into their room. It's amazing how stable they all are, at 85-86, which is why it was so concerning to me when Berry went so low.

Most initial MS diagnoses are RR, but almost all are unique. Most RR folks eventually become Secondary-Progressive, which is still usually a slower progression than those who are primary progressive.

Todd

I thought I was kind of odd for the weekly body temp checks I have been doing. One question though, what is the wand you mentioned? I use a temperature gun personally, but I have no way of fully checking its accuracy.

 

[JessJohnson87]

I think he uses the zoo med temp gun, not 100% sure. Since Ziggy doesn't care for phoenix worms, I have not bought any since that first time I tried him on them, but hornworms are his favorite. Maybe once the weather warms up you can order hornworms and give them a go to.

 

[amsdadtodd]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/48479932?...5492314&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=181825036834&veh=sem
it's actually a zilla device. I also have an unlabeled knockoff from China which is exactly the same device. I've opened them both under a microscope and done a side by side comparison.

Todd

 

[CWilson13]

Ahh ok, not so different from mine then. Both use infrared at least. Though mine has the laser too. So far the few tests I have run, boiling water, separate thermometer to control, etc. have all been very close to the same. No more than .3 degrees off.

I really have no faith in Petcos version of Phoenix worms Jess. I am going back to ony ordering the BSFL from Phoenix worm store. I was also planning on ordering some Hornworms and maybe even Silkworms from Mulberry farms. Well, once spring hits at least. I know Apollo loved the hornworms so I think Arya will too. Interested to try Silks, see how crazy they go for those.

 

[JessJohnson87]

I want to get silkworms but the housing requirements and all that for them just seem to be too much. My router would be a great heat source for them. I'm having a hard time keeping my Dubia from getting too large for Ziggy when he snaps out of his "hibernation."

 

[Keeboard]

if i put my hand in the one of my gecko's tanks the same day they have eaten, they will look at it as if it is food! Once, Sunset licked and bumped my hand several times and then lightly bit it as if she was thinking, "hmm... is this food?" Lol

 

[CWilson13]

I don't think I will try keeping a colony of Silkworms, but I do want to give them a shot. See how they go over. After seeing Apollo with the Hornworms and how much he loved them, I can imagine Silks will be just as big, maybe even a bigger hit.

 

[CWilson13]

Well, just ordered 500 BSFL and about 60 Hornworms for a great price from Mulberry Farms. They should arrive Wednesday. Hopefully all goes well in shipping and I can get them that afternoon if not early on Christmas Eve. Should be a good time to get photos of both of them

 

[JessJohnson87]

I think Shane(Zux) was going to try and keep silkworms. They're really picky with temperatures and all that, I decided not to get any because of that. I can get hornworms at a pet shop in Virginia Beach, along with phoenix worms if I ever decide to try those out again, that place is really great for feeders.

 

[CWilson13]

Yeah, Hornworms are a bit tough as well from what I looked up. They will be more for a treat than a staple.

 

[JessJohnson87]

I kept mine in a cooler with ice packs at about 55-60*, I fed them bug burger instead of the hornworm food (I only got 6 from that pet shop instead of a whole pod) and they survived for about 3 weeks. The key thing with them is to turn the cup upside down so the poop isn't in the food and it makes it easier to clean the poo out.

 

[CWilson13]

I did the same lol except with 4 left, got in a rush and forgot to change the cold pack. 3 blew up to about the size of my finger shortly after. This time around I have an extra thermometer with probe to track temps. Also no work means no excuses on missing anything.

 

[JessJohnson87]

I used a cooking thermometer to keep track of the temperatures. They do blow up pretty fast, I would love to breed them during the warmer months outside in a butterfly type enclosure.

 

[CWilson13]

That would be nice, same for Silks, though they are a bit more delicate I believe.

 

[CWilson13]

The newest photo of Arya. She loves to flop at the front of her tank after eating.