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    Wet substrate for hatchlings?

    Hi, I was just wondering if it is ok if the paper towel is wet for the hatchlings that have not had their first shed. Thanks!

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    I always keep them on wet paper towel til they shed. It seems to work fine...

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    Not only is it ok it's what you should do to help them have an easier time with their first shed.
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    Hatchling should be kept on moist paper towel until their first shed.
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    Re: Wet substrate for hatchlings?

    Thanks for the the help everybody!

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    I use moist paper towels
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    gonna join in an say i use moist paper towels for the babies for there first shed. after they shed i use dry paper towel for them


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    It should be wet. That's really the only thing I would use in a tub for fresh hatchlings. It stays wet and it's clean.

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