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    My Tinc "Nugget"

    This is my juvi D. Tinc Patricia. His/her name is Nugget.



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    XD I actually said "Awwww!" out loud! So adorable!

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    Thanks! This is my first time with a live vivarium plant, and it's going good so far.

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    Nice looking patricia! Do him a favor and put a nice solid layer of leaf litter down to keep the coco fiber from sticking to him. He will really appreciate the leaf litter more than the moss, even though it looks nice.

    For his permanent enclosure, be sure to research and use a false bottom to avoid the substrate swamp you will eventually have.


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    Re: My Tinc "Nugget"

    This enclosure has a false bottom. Clay balls, a separator, then the substrate.

    The coco has not been an issue since the first day. Never sticks to him now.

    I will look in to some leaf litter to add, that sounds like a decent idea.

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    Re: My Tinc "Nugget"

    Leaf litter allows them to feel more secure and at the same time, keeps the substrate fairly wet/humid. It may even allow for better microfauna growth in the future. Even though the coco-fiber does not stick to him/her at the moment, whenever you mist it may stick, again. Sometimes, PDF's get stressed having substrate on their skins. You'll see that they like to soak themselves in a small dish of water to keep clean. Afterall, their skins are a part of their breathing. Why make it that much more difficult for them?!

    Another consideration is that tincs will tap their rear toes while feeding. This allows them cause tiny vibrations to allow the fruitflies/prey to move, thus making them more visible. They hunt by sight. It just makes it easier for them.

    Here's a sample:


    The coolest thing about tincs is that you dont need to worry about not seeing them. All of mine come up to the glass at feeding time.

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    Re: My Tinc "Nugget"

    Quote Originally Posted by EnutButter View Post
    Leaf litter allows them to feel more secure and at the same time, keeps the substrate fairly wet/humid. It may even allow for better microfauna growth in the future. Even though the coco-fiber does not stick to him/her at the moment, whenever you mist it may stick, again. Sometimes, PDF's get stressed having substrate on their skins. You'll see that they like to soak themselves in a small dish of water to keep clean. Afterall, their skins are a part of their breathing. Why make it that much more difficult for them?!

    Another consideration is that tincs will tap their rear toes while feeding. This allows them cause tiny vibrations to allow the fruitflies/prey to move, thus making them more visible. They hunt by sight. It just makes it easier for them.

    Here's a sample:


    The coolest thing about tincs is that you dont need to worry about not seeing them. All of mine come up to the glass at feeding time.
    That's one beautiful setup! To the OP, your nugget is quite the looker.
    Specializing in Ball Pythons, New Caledonian Geckos, and African Fat Tails


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