Relocation stress

CooperDragon · Feb 28, 2018

That's a nice upgrade, Temps are OK. Does he have a place to hide? He may just be upset from the move and shed at the same time so it may just be coincidence. Feeding while he is acting mean is often a useful way of getting them to stop but if not then I'd take the hint and give him some space for a bit, going to his tank for feedings and cleanings only for a bit and see if he calms down.

CooperDragon · Feb 28, 2018

I'd try to read his body language. If he seems really irritated by you being near his tank then I'd stay away for a bit and see if he calms down. Try watching from a distance to see how he is acting if you are away from the tank to see if he is being irritated by you or is upset in general. Since he is young I would continue to offer food but not be too forceful with it at this point. Maybe put a bowl of worms and salad and back off a bit and see what he does.

CooperDragon · Mar 2, 2018

What kind of bulb are you using? Sometimes the glass (especially on the halogen flood lights) can cause small hotspots like that. As long as they aren't super hot and there aren't many of them it shouldn't be a huge deal but it might be worth trying some different kinds of bulbs to see if you can get a more even spread of heat.

CooperDragon · Mar 3, 2018

Ah OK. Those bulbs tend to be pretty consistent using a thin clear glass so I'm a bit surprised by that. You might try a different bulb, same model and see if you get the same thing. A flood light would probably fit that fixture as long as it is within the rated wattage.

CooperDragon · Mar 5, 2018

The darkening is probably a response to being introduced into heat/light and he just reacts to it by darkening to absorb it. Since he's calm when you take him out I don't think it's a problem.

It will be really good to have those T5 bulbs on hand. They are very nice.

I'm glad he likes the roaches. They are pretty easy to care for. Just toss them some fresh veg scraps and they're content. It can take a few months for a colony to get established but once they get going they will take over the enclosure you have them in.

CooperDragon · Mar 26, 2018

That's good to hear =)

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