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    Re: Questions on my new BP

    Quote Originally Posted by Rizzi View Post
    Hi all...new to the site and a new owner of a pastel ball (Walter)... 7 years old, very nice disposition.

    I read lots of good info on this site and all very helpful. I do have a few questions I'm hoping you can help with...

    - I have my guy 2 weeks (purchased at reptile show) and he shed over the past week in bits and pieces.. still coming off..should I soak him to help it long?

    Yes, I mix in a bit of Zilla shed ease if it is too excessive.

    - Where he did shed, he's a bit dull and lighter than he originally was. Is this ok/common?

    Yes

    - Supposedly ate last on 10/28 - was going to feed today 11/19 or at least try. Was told he eats frozen...

    Sounds good, a small to medium rat should do the job.

    He's in a 20g long, which the dealer said would be fine, I think he needs a bigger tank. BTW, I did leave several mess. for he dealer, no response

    A 20gal is minimum, I prefer to keep adults in 106qt tubs or 40-gallon tanks.

    Warm side 90 with hide, cool side 70, humidity 50-60, 70+ while shedding. Just ordered a thermostat for UTH. Use white light for day and red for night. Have damp towel on top to keep in humidity , use cypress mulch - read it retains moisture and moss in the corner too. Mist as needed during the day to maintain humidity.

    I have honestly never had to use this damp towel people are using...mildew nightmare waiting to happen if you ask me, my specimen has had healthy sheds since I acquired him 8 years ago and I simply saturate his substrate weekly.

    Thanks for reading and any suggestions are appreciated...
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    "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars".- Edwin H. Chapin

    "When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something; he has been put on his wits ... he has gained facts, learned his ignorance, is cured of the insanity of conceit, has got moderation and real skill".
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