Ambient temp

So my hoggie hasn't been eating at all since I got him and the only reason that I can think why is that the ambient temp is a bit low (its pretty much winter so it would make sense right).

So I was going to get a ceramic heat emitter to try and get temps up but hes in a very small Really Useful Box so how do I go about setting this up? Where does the thermostat go etc? I've never set up a CHE before so I have no idea haha

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If he is very small put him in a 2.7 quarts tub and put the heat mat under the entire tub and keep your temp at 86.

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Originally Posted by Stewart_Reptiles

If he is very small put him in a 2.7 quarts tub and put the heat mat under the entire tub and keep your temp at 86.

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Hes in a 0.9litre RUB (Which is what the breeder said I should put him in), is that okay?

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Hes in a 0.9litre RUB (Which is what the breeder said I should put him in), is that okay?

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Actually even better considering he is small.

One more thing you can try on the top of what I mentioned above is use coconut husk if you use aspen.

Depending on his size and he still does not want to eat on it's own you may have to take a step backward and scent the prey.

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Originally Posted by Stewart_Reptiles

Actually even better considering he is small.

One more thing you can try on the top of what I mentioned above is use coconut husk if you use aspen.

Depending on his size and he still does not want to eat on it's own you may have to take a step backward and scent the prey.

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Oh okay, what does the coconut husk do to help? Yes I think I'm going to start scenting it from now, hes not eaten for about 5 weeks.

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Originally Posted by Sophieg

Oh okay, what does the coconut husk do to help? Yes I think I'm going to start scenting it from now, hes not eaten for about 5 weeks.

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It's a lot more similar to dirt so closer to what they would actually bury themselves in, proving more security. I use that for all my neonate up to the time they are about 25 grams.

Best scent in order are

Vienna sausage
Tuna
Hard Boil Egg
Chicken (from chicken in a can)
Sardines
Anchovies

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Originally Posted by Stewart_Reptiles

It's a lot more similar to dirt so closer to what they would actually bury themselves in, proving more security. I use that for all my neonate up to the time they are about 25 grams.

Best scent in order are

Vienna sausage
Tuna
Hard Boil Egg
Chicken (from chicken in a can)
Sardines
Anchovies

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Oh okay, that makes sense! Thank u! Also, he keeps spilling his water (idk how, it's a heavy dish and I only half fill it) so his humidity keeps getting quite high, should I just drill more holes in the lid?

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Oh okay, that makes sense! Thank u! Also, he keeps spilling his water (idk how, it's a heavy dish and I only half fill it) so his humidity keeps getting quite high, should I just drill more holes in the lid?

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I'd secure the water dish better so you don't have water pooling up in the substrate.

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I'd secure the water dish better so you don't have water pooling up in the substrate.

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The bowl is wedged between the sides which is why I dont understand how the substrate is getting damp.

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The bowl is wedged between the sides which is why I dont understand how the substrate is getting damp.

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Is it tipped over? Might be he's soaking in it, and then dragging the water out.