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    Re: Shayna - Our Albino Spider Ball

    I feel I've been neglecting Shayna, on the forum that is, with the new addition of Solana, and Behira growing so much and so fast!

    Shayna shed last night and I wanted to post some (crappy iPhone pictures) and update.

    Shayna will be 6 years old on September 1st of this year (2018). She has fasted ever winter for the past 3 years (maybe 4 - I'll have to check my records) for about 4-5 months and loses about 6-8% of her body weight.

    The highest I've weighed Shayna in the past is about 1620G. She averages about 1450G or so after her winter fast and then gains it all back during the summer.

    Today Shayna weighed in at 1750G (although she is due for a big old poop). I still figure she's 1650G+.

    She's been eating regularly, a medium rat every 2 weeks, since the end of her fast in the end of February, with only two skipped/refused meals that entire time.

    I attribute a lot of this to my new (well, now 8 months old) Boaphile tanks. Temps are better controlled with more gradual gradients then her old setup (highs and lows are similar, but again, more gradual gradients with less fluctuation - the tanks are so well insulated) and humidity is definitely better.

    By far these are the best tanks I have ever owned, and it shows with Shayna. She now eats as frequently as ever, sheds perfectly and regularly, and seems, overall, really "happy" and healthy.

    To be clear, I've had zero health issues with Shayna since I got her at 200G and 5 months. The old setup was suffice, but she really seems to be thriving now and I couldn't be happier.

    I tried to save space, more than money, initially, and didn't research all the options, but when I got Behira, needed a BIG tank, and stackable. That's how I ended up with the Boaphile tanks. I have zero regrets. Seeing her doing better than ever makes me really happy.

    Whatever you decide to get, Boaphile, AP, etc, just do it right. Get the best thermostats, heating elements, right size tank, etc. It makes a huge difference.

    Here are the pictures.

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