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Dermophis mexicanus

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greg

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I just picked up one of these at the NY Show. I've had the species before, but only tiny babies. Any care tips from you guys would be appreciated.

Thanks,
greg
 
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paris

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what happened to the babies greg? ive got 1 right now, my WC female gave birth to 5, 4 years ago. i have one i kept, the mother died last year. i keep her in about 5 inches of dirt, at room temp -feeding live worms, wax worms and crickets. i dig her up every once in a while to check on her health.
 
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greg

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I thought I answered this already.. .must've been in my head, not on my keyboard.

I cannot remember why they died, but all died at small sizes. Possibly overheated? Possibly not enough of the right-sized food? Possibly I wasn't paying enough attention.

greg
 
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edward

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Hi Greg,
I've raised juveniles at 80-84 F with no problems (from a gravid wc females).

Ed
 
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