Doug,
Thanks for the pictures and explanations. I didn't realize that klemmeri
hatchlings are so tiny - the film canister lids really give meaningful
perspective!
How do you manage the hatchlings? Being so small I would be worried
about very quick dehydration. Could you explain your hatchling setup
(size, # of hatchlings per enclosure, well vented or tightly sealed,
food). Any tips specific to this species?
Also, how would you rate these on the Phelsuma scale in terms of ease to
keep (P. mad. kochi being easy and P. cepediana or P. guentheri being
most difficult).
Thanks,
Yuri Huta
Doug Johnston wrote:
>
> David...
>
> I've included a picture of my incubator setup. I don't bother putting
> water in the chambers in the bottom because my eggs are in deli cups
> which maintain a mini environment of their own. Remember... these
> incubators were designed for use with chicken eggs. Chicken eggs are
> kept open in the incubator so adding water to the bottom helps them.
> Also, the mesh keeps chicks from falling into the water, but it would
> not stop a hatchling P. klemmeri!!! I also keep a digital temp/humidity
> meter in the incubator. Once you've seen a few eggs, you will start
> being able to tell from the look. However, regardless of look I still
> put them in the incubator. I don't throw any egg out until it is fully
> bad and collapsed. If they are bad, they will deteriorate within a
> couple weeks. If good, they will start taking on a pinkish color a
> couple weeks after being laid as the embryo starts developing. At this
> stage, you should be able to see some vascularization if you candle them
> properly. At the later stages, the eggs become darker in coloration as
> the embryo fills the egg to capacity. You will be amazed at the size of
> hatchling that actually comes out of that egg! Now, just for fun, I've
> also included a picture of a P. klemmeri just emerging from the egg.
> BTW... P. klemmeri will hatch within 40 - 65 days. Good luck!
>
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