Thanks for the advice! The one I'm getting is actually very LTC, and should be in great health. (I've talked to the breeder it came from.) I suppose more of these measures will need to come into play if (well...when..) I decided to acquire some new specimens as well.
Jen > >They are very unique little Eublepharids with massive forearms. > > > >Mine checked out in hibernation. I think 55F is too cold. > > > >Treat them for bugs ASAP. > > Good advise from Daniel. These are very cool, unusual little guys. They > tend to be in very poor shape as fresh imports. Often they are severely > dehydrated. The like a moist substrate to nest in. They do enjoy digging > elaborate burrows, but I dont like to let them. I know this may sound > stressful for them, but I found that I can keep better track of them with > shallow sand and plenty of cork for cover. It allows them hiding areas with > digging material and allows me to find them to access health. A fecal exam > will tell you much about the cooties they may harbor and aid in treatment. > You may find them offered as fresh imports at shows for very inexpensive > prices. You might try a pedialite soaking for short periods to aid in > rehydrating. I use a tupperware type container with about 1/4 inch of > pedialite. I let them soak for 20 minute periods. Choose an undyed > type....or you get a colorful gecko. > > Lyle Puente > PO Box 438 > Crompond, NY 10517 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Global Gecko Association > http://www.gekkota.com > > > ########################################################################### > THE GLOBAL GECKO ASSOCIATION LISTSERV > WebSite: www.gekkota.com Archive: [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > The GGA takes no responsibility for the contents of these postings. > ########################################################################### > > >
