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<blockquote data-quote="Mattkc" data-source="post: 162084" data-attributes="member: 8237"><p>The vagans requires a little different set up than your traditional Brachy (Tlitocatl). Their natural environment is more a forest/jungle where it usually rains regularly, or at least seasonally - in contrast to the arid desert climate most Brachy's are found. I have not only observed these T's in their native environment but have raised and breed this species for years with them thriving with more moisture in their enclosure. You can do this with a shallow container (usually a clean plastic lid) with fresh spring water that she can literally climb into to drink or absorb water - avoid tap water due to added chlorine and chemicals. Then get a spray bottle and thoroughly moisten all the coco fiber (which is a good ground cover) around the water container, as well as spray 1/4 of the enclosure where the water lid is to maintain cyclical higher humidity levels. The coco fiber will dry our in less than a week depending on saturation and your ventilation (especially during winter with the dry heat from your AC system). Continue to moisten the coco fiber once a week around the the water lid and routinely replace spring water in lid as needed. </p><p>In regards to burrowing - for the most part this species is an opportunistic burrower - In there natural habitat you will mostly find them in shallow burrows under a rock or other structure. They are considered terrestrial with the majority of the ones I raised staying out on display most of the time - which is a good thing unless you enjoy looking at a hole in your T's cage! I always provide my T's with a hide which provides them with the needed security without encouraging them to burrow - usually an appropriate size plastic container cut in half to create a shallow tunnel/burrow. I prefer using plastic rather than wood to lessen the chance of mold growth and mites in a higher humidity environment. this also provides them a perch to stand on if it wants to get away from the dry/wet coco fiber or food items running around its cage. </p><p>Have fun with your new T - if its female she'll be around for a long time to enjoy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattkc, post: 162084, member: 8237"] The vagans requires a little different set up than your traditional Brachy (Tlitocatl). Their natural environment is more a forest/jungle where it usually rains regularly, or at least seasonally - in contrast to the arid desert climate most Brachy's are found. I have not only observed these T's in their native environment but have raised and breed this species for years with them thriving with more moisture in their enclosure. You can do this with a shallow container (usually a clean plastic lid) with fresh spring water that she can literally climb into to drink or absorb water - avoid tap water due to added chlorine and chemicals. Then get a spray bottle and thoroughly moisten all the coco fiber (which is a good ground cover) around the water container, as well as spray 1/4 of the enclosure where the water lid is to maintain cyclical higher humidity levels. The coco fiber will dry our in less than a week depending on saturation and your ventilation (especially during winter with the dry heat from your AC system). Continue to moisten the coco fiber once a week around the the water lid and routinely replace spring water in lid as needed. In regards to burrowing - for the most part this species is an opportunistic burrower - In there natural habitat you will mostly find them in shallow burrows under a rock or other structure. They are considered terrestrial with the majority of the ones I raised staying out on display most of the time - which is a good thing unless you enjoy looking at a hole in your T's cage! I always provide my T's with a hide which provides them with the needed security without encouraging them to burrow - usually an appropriate size plastic container cut in half to create a shallow tunnel/burrow. I prefer using plastic rather than wood to lessen the chance of mold growth and mites in a higher humidity environment. this also provides them a perch to stand on if it wants to get away from the dry/wet coco fiber or food items running around its cage. Have fun with your new T - if its female she'll be around for a long time to enjoy! [/QUOTE]
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