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What do you suggest instead of vermiculite? n/m

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Posted by hoppb on March 19, 2003 at 11:24:02:

In Reply to: Re: Incubating Day Gecko Eggs posted by Ingo on March 18, 2003 at 01:38:38:

:Sounds a bit too moist in my opinion.
:If the relative humidity constantly exceeds 60-70%, hatchoing rate in fday gecko eggs can drop significantly.
:Also I do not recommend vermiculite for day gecko eggs-especialy if this is fine grained stuff.
:Geckos immediately shed after hatching. Vermiculite grains stick to the moist skin and are eaten together with the skin. This can result in blocked guts...babies never eat and die within a few weeks.

:Hope that helps

:Ingo




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