Avoiding Hides

[TanyaL]

If she has mites, you might want to change out the Aspen for paper towel until you can get a hold of some PAM. It will leave less nooks and crannies for them to lay eggs in.

I would use paper towels but I'm worried about the UTH. How can I be sure that it doesn't get too hot? I can't afford to buy anything just yet but can in the next few weeks. Do you have any recomendations on a thermostat that's not too expensive? Right now we take turns keeping an eye on her temps. I only sleep every other night so I've got half of the week covered but like last night, the temps dropped too low. The dimmer switches are great, provided I can keep a constant watch. I really need something better.

As for not using the hides, she is most likely stressed because of the mites... You've made the husbandry changes to try to get her better, so don't feel so bad about it.

Prior to today's changes she has been in her hides full time other than when she was soaking so I wouldn't think it's because of the mites. Or could I be wrong?