Our Indian Star Hatchlings: Husbandry, development and pryamiding. - Page 3

Matt__uk · 23-01-2013, 07:02 PM

Will update this thread soon.

We have decided to move them into a vivarium as we sometimes struggle with humidity and temps in the table - although they do use their humid hide every night now.

As soon as I move them I will update with pics and their current size

Matt__uk · 22-02-2013, 08:50 AM

Right our new vivarium should be arriving this week coming. The viv we are getting is 5 foot long and just under 2 foot wide .

It has additional vents in the side panels so ventilation should be fine.

Once its all set up and planted I will post some new pics.

Piecesandjam · 23-02-2013, 07:46 PM

Hi Matt,

I have 2 of Andy's hatchling's, had them in a table but like you im struggling to regulate temps and humidity so gettin a 4ft viv set up at the mo.
Will keep following you progress and see if I can pick up any tips!

Matt__uk · 23-02-2013, 07:54 PM

Excellent

How old are your two?

Our vivarium is arriving on Wednesday and we have most the kit for it - just need to see how the CHE does at heating it, but I think we are going to need a spot bulb of some sort also to make sure its warm enough as its a pretty big viv.

Piecesandjam · 23-02-2013, 08:37 PM

Think they are between 2 and 6 months old? Ill try post pics.
I was hoping to order the arcardia luminaire 39w but its out of stock just now

Going to use a 50w basking bulb on a dimmer thermostat too, hoping i wont need a CHE too but will need to see how it goes.

Piecesandjam · 23-02-2013, 08:56 PM

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...pictureid=4301

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...pictureid=4300

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...pictureid=4299

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...pictureid=4298

EJ · 24-02-2013, 12:29 AM

You seem to be doing something right... Why don't you describe your care and setup in detail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TillyTortoise

Hi Matt, your stars are looking great

I think you have an ideal setup. It's great to see how yours are doing, seen as I have clutch mates of yours.

You're far better at keeping records than me, although seeing your post prompted me to weigh mine. The smallest is 54g and the biggest 67g.

Here are a few pictures of my 2 taken just now.

Not sure about the pyramiding, this isn't an easy species to grow smoothly.

Matt__uk · 02-03-2013, 05:27 PM

Our viv is almost ready for the stars. We've got a 5 x 2 x 2 viv for them, with a substrate of top soil (half of which is mixed with a block of coconut coir(sp?) then we have a corner of cyprus forest substrate, and some orchid bark areas.

We've planted a number of spider plants that we hope will get established well, along with a heather and some lavender.

As for the equipment we have a T5 12% lamp along with a 150w basking spot bulb (on a habistat dimmer) and a 150w ceramic (on a habistat pulse prop.). They should keep a basking spot of about 35 and good ambient temps through out.

The spot bulb is at the warm end and the ceramic in the middle over a 9ltr rub which is their humid hide. There are two other hides in there in the form of a bark hide and a ceramic pot.

We want to move them in to their new home tomorrow, providing I can get the temps sorted.

Matt__uk · 03-03-2013, 12:21 PM

They are both in now and seem to love it. Lots of exploring going on.

Will pop some more pics up later

Matt__uk · 03-03-2013, 02:35 PM

Rather than add any more pics on this thread I made a thread in the housing section

23-01-2013, 07:02 PM	#21
Matt__uk Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 155	Will update this thread soon. We have decided to move them into a vivarium as we sometimes struggle with humidity and temps in the table - although they do use their humid hide every night now. As soon as I move them I will update with pics and their current size __________________ Star tortoises on Facebook <clicky>

22-02-2013, 08:50 AM	#22
Matt__uk Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 155	Right our new vivarium should be arriving this week coming. The viv we are getting is 5 foot long and just under 2 foot wide . It has additional vents in the side panels so ventilation should be fine. Once its all set up and planted I will post some new pics. __________________ Star tortoises on Facebook <clicky>

23-02-2013, 07:54 PM	#24
Matt__uk Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 155	Excellent How old are your two? Our vivarium is arriving on Wednesday and we have most the kit for it - just need to see how the CHE does at heating it, but I think we are going to need a spot bulb of some sort also to make sure its warm enough as its a pretty big viv. __________________ Star tortoises on Facebook <clicky>

02-03-2013, 05:27 PM	#28
Matt__uk Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 155	Our viv is almost ready for the stars. We've got a 5 x 2 x 2 viv for them, with a substrate of top soil (half of which is mixed with a block of coconut coir(sp?) then we have a corner of cyprus forest substrate, and some orchid bark areas. We've planted a number of spider plants that we hope will get established well, along with a heather and some lavender. As for the equipment we have a T5 12% lamp along with a 150w basking spot bulb (on a habistat dimmer) and a 150w ceramic (on a habistat pulse prop.). They should keep a basking spot of about 35 and good ambient temps through out. The spot bulb is at the warm end and the ceramic in the middle over a 9ltr rub which is their humid hide. There are two other hides in there in the form of a bark hide and a ceramic pot. We want to move them in to their new home tomorrow, providing I can get the temps sorted. __________________ Star tortoises on Facebook <clicky>

03-03-2013, 12:21 PM	#29
Matt__uk Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 155	They are both in now and seem to love it. Lots of exploring going on. Will pop some more pics up later __________________ Star tortoises on Facebook <clicky>

23-02-2013, 07:46 PM	#23
Piecesandjam Junior Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	Hi Matt, I have 2 of Andy's hatchling's, had them in a table but like you im struggling to regulate temps and humidity so gettin a 4ft viv set up at the mo. Will keep following you progress and see if I can pick up any tips!

23-02-2013, 08:37 PM	#25
Piecesandjam Junior Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	Think they are between 2 and 6 months old? Ill try post pics. I was hoping to order the arcardia luminaire 39w but its out of stock just now Going to use a 50w basking bulb on a dimmer thermostat too, hoping i wont need a CHE too but will need to see how it goes.

23-02-2013, 08:56 PM	#26
Piecesandjam Junior Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...pictureid=4301 http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...pictureid=4300 http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...pictureid=4299 http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...pictureid=4298

03-03-2013, 02:35 PM	#30
Matt__uk Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 155	Rather than add any more pics on this thread I made a thread in the housing section __________________ Star tortoises on Facebook <clicky> Last edited by Matt__uk; 04-03-2013 at 07:07 PM.

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