hatchlng substrate

hey guys. my hatchlings are fired up, a couple of them striking as soon as the tub is opened..I know they can be aggressive when they are small but Im wondering if a different substrate would help them feel more secure and therefore less aggressive? I just got them on paper right now in 6 qt tubs. They have all had a couple good meals already as well. I do have cypress bark on hand if you think that would calm them down some.
thanks

I'd try a hide box! I don't think substrate has much to do with feeling secure, but you can definitely experiment! :)

Crumpled up paper works really well to add 'noise' or density their environment and make them feel secure.

Aspen, it will allow them to bury themselves in it, they will still be defensive though, it's just the way the majority of hatchlings are :gj:

I would keep the hatchlings separated. They could be more aggressive because they feel the need to dominate in order to survive. As far as substrate, I use substrate that they can dig into. I use coco husk chips.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Aspen, it will allow them to bury themselves in it, they will still be defensive though, it's just the way the majority of hatchlings are :gj:

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Thanks Deborah ill try that...these are my first hatchlings and the female is a 2011 pin that I purchased from you! ! Shes done great.

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Originally Posted by jharris08

Thanks Deborah ill try that...these are my first hatchlings and the female is a 2011 pin that I purchased from you! ! Shes done great.

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Glad to hear that Justin but I think pictures of the hatchlings are in order now because getting to see what my customers produce is part of the fun and one of the reason I am doing that too ;)

hatchlings are like that, it just means they have energy when they respond with strike attempts.

now you just need to teach them that humans are not predators, and that human interaction is something rather normal, and direct that energy towards the food items.

i think this is all quite normal and that the substrate is not really the issue here.