new king!

[stanton3]

Well I went to a reptile expo this weekend looking for a bp, but this little guy caught my eye. He's a hypo brooks king.



Love the pattern on his head.



He looks even better in person! They had a few other hypo's there, but he was the best looking by far.

Obviously from his eyes he's close to going into shed. What would y'all suggest for feeding? Should I just wait until he's done and then try? The breeder said he last ate on monday(10/8).

This is his setup right now, water has been moved to the wall though and another small hide added.

I also put some smaller hides inside the bigger ones.


Thanks for the help guys! Loving him so far!

[ewaldrep]

Have you checked the temps on top of the substrate, I think I remember your tub with 2"+ of substrate and that may buffer the heat before it gets to your new guy's hides. Nice looking pick up, congrats!

[Tfpets]

With kings, they will eat anytime. I don't think it will matter much to him if you wait for shedding or not. They usually don't even need time to adjust to a new home, they just love to eat!

[stanton3]

I have the accurite probe at the level on the substrate. Ambient is around 75 and the probe is usually at 77-79. I've heard that the accurite isn't too accurate so i'm sort of guessing right now. The thermostat is set at 87 because i'm expecting to lose a few degrees through it. What would y'all suggest to get a accurate reading? Humidity according to accurite is around 65. Also he has been burrowing a good bit on the side the uth is on.

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Cool, I will try to feed within the next few days!

[ewaldrep]

I think there is a good site that is "stickied" somewhere on this website with recomendations for good thermometers. I think reptile basics sells one for about 35 that I plan to get soon. I have been using the cheapo that I bought from petsmart. I know that I had my substrate at about 1.5-2" and the thermometer regestered 95 at the bottom but only got to 85 or so on top of the substrate and I had a regurge that I have been dealing with since. If you find a good one then post it and I will follow along too!

[stanton3]

Well he ate! I decided to try a f/t pinky and he immediately went after it. He's still trying to go after my finger! haha Think I should try another or just wait another few days?

Also my hot side temps according to 2 accurites is around 80-81. Low side 76-78. Will that heat be enough? I have the uth set to 92 because it is going through a good bit of substrate. Should I leave it as is, take some substrate out, or just bump the thermostat up? He's seems pretty active.

[stanton3]

Caught him yawning today...wish I could have gotten a better pic! Haha

[Andrew21]

I'd take some substrate out.

[stanton3]

I did a little while ago!

[stanton3]

Need some help guys. He is starting to shed, but its not coming off all as one. Humidity is at roughly 60%, temps 75-78 cool side, around 82 at the hot spot. Should I try soaking him? Also it seemed like it was delayed. When I got him his eyes turned cloudy and he turned opaque. Then he cleared up for a few days(3-5) and now this. Sound normal?