I've been hoping to work with this species for a while now. Some arrived and I obtained a pair (gift certificate helped!). I'm thinking they are in fact a pair. Any comments welcome for ID.
They look to be in pretty good shape. Here are a few pics minutes after unpacking...I hope they settle...
I just looked it up and that is the correct name. Looks to be a better build than the Exoterra, but about 3 times higher in cost at $425. I have not used it, but it looks like a good choice for a serious breeding project. Thanks for the link.
The thing with K. Boehmei eggs is they need to be kept cool (at least below 70F, so an incubator for them has to have a cooling function especially during warmer summer months. I think the thermoelectric Exoterra (or similar models marketed under different brand names) is the only low-end...
Thank you, Bob, for your observations. I realize this species is more challenging than others, but, I really like them and am doing me best, so thanks for your encouragement!
I wondered about some of the eggs from the first clutch. Some have a tan coloration to them leading me to consider them...
Just a quick update: yesterday my female laid another clutch of 5 eggs - 87 days (12 weeks and 3 days or just about 3 months) after laying her first clutch. She was mated to my WC male 6 weeks after her first lay. I don't know if that mating had any influence on this clutch of eggs, but I hope...
EU keepers do it quite a bit. Thinking of doing it myself. I’ve got moss and a small creeping vine of some kind in one of my bio active vivs that are holding their own. I think it would work well for montane species vivs that are generally cooler and high humidity.
@distortionz Thanks! Hopefully more will come in before too long. I’d welcome more members of the community working with them. They really are great. Fine colors, nice smaller size, nicely active, yet somewhat chill attitude.
Thank you!! I appreciate your comments and completely sympathize with your sentiments - Hooray for boehmei :)(y) (or any Kinyongia, for that matter;)).
Wow - I'm very surprised to have one this month's contest! I really thought "Louie" might take the prize(y). Definitely a close one, however, I am very happy to have won and I thank all who voted for my photo:). And congratulations to Fiona's Mom and Ponders for their wins - great, quality...