Hi I'm new n I need some advice wit Kb T

[N8tive556]

You don't want to put too too much cause she's gonna excavate and she'll need plenty of room to put the substrate so I'd say a good 5 inches of substrate should be adequate

 

[N8tive556]

What kind of substrate will you be using?

 

[Rico1418]

I'm like a kid with a new train set n yes I figured she was a girl I've been reading... n thanks for the info I appreciate it

 

[Rico1418]

I used a mix of potting soil n jungle mix which it has everything

 

[N8tive556]

I know that feeling! Lol I just got a few new Ts for Christmas lol and I just can't stop checking on then every few hours lol

 

[Rico1418]

Lmaoooo I seen the video my wife said hell noooooo

 

[Rico1418]

I kept the dirt about 4 inches just so I could watch her I'll put more later

 

[N8tive556]

I used a mix of potting soil n jungle mix which it has everything

Just make sure the putting soil has no pesticides or additives I tend to lean more towards using a Mix of sterile peat moss, and vermiculite

 

[Rico1418]

I got you... I made sure it's as natural as can be.. she's working already digging her new home I left it 5 inches

 

[Rico1418]

Now I need advise wit my ob T... think it's a girl and she's not eating maybe cause she's going to molt idk I'm just watching but I heard if it was it'll be on it's back n she's not or maybe to tired cause of a recent molt

 

[N8tive556]

Now I need advise wit my ob T... think it's a girl and she's not eating maybe cause she's going to molt idk I'm just watching but I heard if it was it'll be on it's back n she's not or maybe to tired cause of a recent molt

Ts will display pre molt behaviors 1 of which is refusal to eat, how long has it been since she last ate?

 

[Rico1418]

Last owner said she ate three weeks ago n since I've had her I've put crickets in n she doesn't go for them

 

[Rico1418]

She just stays there

 

[N8tive556]

She just stays thereView attachment 21470

Just remember if she doesn't go for the crickets, take them out, crickets can be deadly to a molting T, as long as you offer her good clean water and a feeder or two weekly she will be good, but I can't stress enough if she doesn't easy the crickets get em out asap also based on what you've said may be pre molt behavior

 

[Rico1418]

Yes thanks I didn't kno that about the crickets I got them out... I'll keep watching her

 

[Pearl Dusenbery]

From what I can c it doesn't look real bad

I used a mix of potting soil n jungle mix which it has everything

My personal fav is eco earth coconut husk and jungle mix. Idk if u noticed in the jungle mix that there r some pretty big and pointy pieces of wood. One thing I always do is sift the jungle mix by hand and take those pieces out cuz they can puncture ur T as they crawl over them and as they burrow past them which is a real bad thing to happen. It only takes a little extra time but it saves so much in the long run. Good luck

 

[Rico1418]

Thanks you got me pulling out twigs... I've used coco husk n I noticed bugs forming how do you prevent that?

 

[Pearl Dusenbery]

Lol glad I could drive u as nuts as I am right now (just set up my large enclosure for my G. Pulchra). I personally have not had any trouble with coconut husk and the combination is perfect for my taste and needs. Use whatever suits u and ur T's best. Hopefully someone will come along that can answer ur question and remember none of us on here r the all knowing T experts but there r a lot of great ideas. When I have a problem I post it here and I use the advice combination that I think will work best for me. Ur choice of substrate is great as long as it works for u. We all just want to make sure u and ur T r safe.

Man I got a little winded on that. Lol. Idk if u r trying to do everything that everyone says or not. We r all very helpful here and give lots of opinions. OMG I think I had too much coffee I started again. LMAO

 

[Rico1418]

Noooooo I like the topic n yes I put everyone's ideas together as well as my own.. the t's are so new to me n I'm so hooked lol do you know what site I could shop in for more delivery to NYC

 

[MassExodus]

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