corinthian
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i've just upgraded corinthian to a 4x2x2 viv.. the temps are all fine, max of 103 in the basking spot, ambient around 95 and a cool side that is about 78-80
this will be his 4th day in it, and for the last two all he's done is hide in his cave so i'm getting worried that he won't get his uv or enough heat.. this morning i pulled him out and blocked it off with a plant pot so he would have to bask, or at least get some heat and uv...
he's eating as normal (crazy for cricks but will take or leave his veg) so i dont think he's that stressed by the move. he's shedding a little round his mouth which always makes him a grump and could explain his reluctance to emerge..
so my question, really, is did i do the right thing this morning in forcing him out the cave or should i just be letting him get settled in his own way? will he eventually leave the cave on his own and start to use the rest of the viv?
any help or opinions would be very appreciated!
thanks
emma
this will be his 4th day in it, and for the last two all he's done is hide in his cave so i'm getting worried that he won't get his uv or enough heat.. this morning i pulled him out and blocked it off with a plant pot so he would have to bask, or at least get some heat and uv...
he's eating as normal (crazy for cricks but will take or leave his veg) so i dont think he's that stressed by the move. he's shedding a little round his mouth which always makes him a grump and could explain his reluctance to emerge..
so my question, really, is did i do the right thing this morning in forcing him out the cave or should i just be letting him get settled in his own way? will he eventually leave the cave on his own and start to use the rest of the viv?
any help or opinions would be very appreciated!
thanks
emma