javsto
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and I think you might know what Im going to say next. When I woke up this morning, I fed and watered my jacksons pair like usual. hand misted for a few minutes, threw in a couple of dozen dusted crickets and a few silk worms and off I went. When I got home I was taking off my coat and I noticed some movement along the front of the cage and imagine my surprise when, what I thought was a large cricket actually turned out to be a little black and white striped cham. When I took a closer look I noticed two more hanging out in the cage and what appeared to be another curled up below a leaf but not moving, probably still born.
Now while I was semi expecting this to happen "someday" I wasent ready for it at all so I immediatly seperated the three of them and placed them in a smaller cage and went out and purchased a new ceramic lamp, plastic plants and some fruit flies culture. I set up the baby cage, misted them down with some warm water, dusted a couple of dozen flies and dumped them in a small ceramic pot and put them under a light to warm them up. I still havent seen them eat but they did drink from the leaves. I dont see that many flies left in there so im assuming they snacked on them. Im also not sure on what wattage light I should use for them. I currently have a 100w house bulb but its placed a couple of inches over the cage at a 45 degree angle. I will try to upload a couple of pics asap. Also I have noticed that mom is walking along all around the cage, more active than usual. is that normal? I misted her and fed her some more fresh crix after I set up the baby cage. will mist her again soon. any and all input will be greatly appreciated.
Now while I was semi expecting this to happen "someday" I wasent ready for it at all so I immediatly seperated the three of them and placed them in a smaller cage and went out and purchased a new ceramic lamp, plastic plants and some fruit flies culture. I set up the baby cage, misted them down with some warm water, dusted a couple of dozen flies and dumped them in a small ceramic pot and put them under a light to warm them up. I still havent seen them eat but they did drink from the leaves. I dont see that many flies left in there so im assuming they snacked on them. Im also not sure on what wattage light I should use for them. I currently have a 100w house bulb but its placed a couple of inches over the cage at a 45 degree angle. I will try to upload a couple of pics asap. Also I have noticed that mom is walking along all around the cage, more active than usual. is that normal? I misted her and fed her some more fresh crix after I set up the baby cage. will mist her again soon. any and all input will be greatly appreciated.
