NatureButch
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My Jackson had 20 beautiful babies 2 days ago. I have had mom since mid July 2012 and I guess ignorance is why I didn't know she was pregnant. When I had brought mom to the vet a week after getting her, they said she was a little thin. So the weight gain didn't translate to pregnancy to me.
1) Anyhow, I have them in a glass tank and screen enclosure. Should I move them to an all screen enclosure now or wait a month or so? I've read not to provide too much height so the babies aren't so far from their food. I've got fruit flies and one wk old crickets in there for them.
2) Two babies have two deformed feet in that they can't pinch properly when they walk. Is there any reasonable chance they can survive? One baby - two front feet and not active. Second baby - feet on right hand side and more active.
3) Are the babies supposed to be dark colored for a period of time? Or does the dark color mean the same as an adult - they are sick or don't have the correct temp?
4) My vet and reading has prepared me that they will not all survive. Is there a threshold of a certain number of days/wks that if the baby has survived, chances are it will continue to live? So far all 20 are still living.
5) What is the proper lighting for them? I have a power sun 100 watt but that's too strong I'm sure. So right now I have a 13 watt fluorescent temporarily. I've been trying to keep them near the window to get outside sun in the meantime. I've read conflicting suggestions for lighting.
6) Is it too soon to sex? Based off of colors, I've been predicting males for some. However, there seem to be a lot of males!
7) Will "gut" on mom go away over time? Can you see it in the picture?
Thank you in advance for any and all assistance.
1) Anyhow, I have them in a glass tank and screen enclosure. Should I move them to an all screen enclosure now or wait a month or so? I've read not to provide too much height so the babies aren't so far from their food. I've got fruit flies and one wk old crickets in there for them.
2) Two babies have two deformed feet in that they can't pinch properly when they walk. Is there any reasonable chance they can survive? One baby - two front feet and not active. Second baby - feet on right hand side and more active.
3) Are the babies supposed to be dark colored for a period of time? Or does the dark color mean the same as an adult - they are sick or don't have the correct temp?
4) My vet and reading has prepared me that they will not all survive. Is there a threshold of a certain number of days/wks that if the baby has survived, chances are it will continue to live? So far all 20 are still living.
5) What is the proper lighting for them? I have a power sun 100 watt but that's too strong I'm sure. So right now I have a 13 watt fluorescent temporarily. I've been trying to keep them near the window to get outside sun in the meantime. I've read conflicting suggestions for lighting.
6) Is it too soon to sex? Based off of colors, I've been predicting males for some. However, there seem to be a lot of males!
7) Will "gut" on mom go away over time? Can you see it in the picture?
Thank you in advance for any and all assistance.
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