Look what followed me home

[Michelle.C]

I do have a few questions. I think I misunderstood the breeder's instructions on enclosure requirements. I checked some BB care sheets and one said they should be in no smaller than a 20 long even as hatchlings. I thought she could be in a tub for a little while and then I'd move her to my 20 gallon Visionarium, but am thinking the tub is too small. Any input? And if she needs the larger space, should I move her immediately or let her settle in in the small one for a week then move her?

Second issue-- once she is settled in an enclosure, whichever that may be, how often do you handle yours? What is optimum to help them be comfortable without overfacing them>?

If she's a yearling (and younger), a 15qt (and above) tub is fine. People like to give Blue Beauties lots of space because they are semi-arboreal. If there is plenty of room in her tub, I'd much rather use a tub over a tank. If it's a small tub, go ahead and replace it with a slightly larger one.

My pair isn't really what you'd call "friendly". They are tolerant as long as you don't have a snake hook or camera, but they still dislike me. I handle them a few times a week for a few minutes. Just to check them over and try and keep them calm for future handling.

Now when my eggies hatch, I'm going to holdback one and try to make it a bit more friendly than my semi-evil duo.

Handling them a few times a week won't hurt anything. Just make sure she's eating, pooping, etc. If she's doing all of that, you aren't stressing her out by handling her.

[ZinniaZ]

That was the impression I had of them, personality wise. I really hope this little girl maintains her sort of curious and docile temperament. Her mom is like this but her dad is a bit evil, according to the breeder. She needed to not be bugged by the time she was all set up tonight though. She gave a little rattle as I put the last dish in her tub and tucked her in. So, I think I;ll put her in the next size tub tomorrow and let her be quiet for a while. YAY. I just love her.

She is approx seven months.