Zorak the Ambilobe
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pgr7
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So here's an update on Zorak:
He's awesome! Haha. He has been eating around 15 feeders a day,I've been offering a mix of the following daily, phoenix worms, superworms, calci worms,dubia roaches,and crickets. He will readily eat from hand and as you can see he will not shy from the camera
My mist king is set for an hour after lights come on, 930a-933a,then 2 more times through the day for similar time spans,I also run a dripper I fill 2x a day.
To keep the enclosure fresh I wipe the bottom out daily with paper towels,and run a small fan on a timer for 15 mins every 1.5 hours. Humidity has been staying up alot better after adding the clear sides,50-80%,80 after mistings, the bottom of the enclosure stays around 65% and the canopy at 50%.
Basking site is 83 degrees and ambient cage temp ranges from 70-78.
I've been supplementing with sticky tongue farms minerall every feeding and will switch to the repashy version of this next week when the current stuff runs out.
I've been gut loading with sticky tongue farms vitall and have some bug burger on the way as these were the recommendations I got from Nick. I really like the all in one supplements,makes for an easy schedule,light coating every feeding.
Not much else to say but...
He's awesome! Haha. He has been eating around 15 feeders a day,I've been offering a mix of the following daily, phoenix worms, superworms, calci worms,dubia roaches,and crickets. He will readily eat from hand and as you can see he will not shy from the camera
My mist king is set for an hour after lights come on, 930a-933a,then 2 more times through the day for similar time spans,I also run a dripper I fill 2x a day.
To keep the enclosure fresh I wipe the bottom out daily with paper towels,and run a small fan on a timer for 15 mins every 1.5 hours. Humidity has been staying up alot better after adding the clear sides,50-80%,80 after mistings, the bottom of the enclosure stays around 65% and the canopy at 50%.
Basking site is 83 degrees and ambient cage temp ranges from 70-78.
I've been supplementing with sticky tongue farms minerall every feeding and will switch to the repashy version of this next week when the current stuff runs out.
I've been gut loading with sticky tongue farms vitall and have some bug burger on the way as these were the recommendations I got from Nick. I really like the all in one supplements,makes for an easy schedule,light coating every feeding.
Not much else to say but...
pgr7
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Just placed an order for some extra mist king tubing for the taller enclosure and a 3/4 " drain kit for my easy drip tray. Super excited. Going to pick up a few more 24" horizontal perching branches tomorrow too,I'm gonna try for 2 up top and 2 below. Combined with the 20+ feet of vines,hibiscus,palm,and schefflera and various fake plants this should all fill the new enclosure in nicely. Hmmm maybe if the old enclosure doesn't sell,I can keep it in the garage for an outdoor one I can just roll outside in the permissible days of spring and summer.
Dirtydominican77
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I'm gonna try to keep all mine, so far got 2, trying to get another one. Haha
shomegirl
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That is the enclosure that I have and the tray. Love both of them. Great pictures by the way!
pgr7
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Thank you!
Yes definitely will streamline the chores for him daily
pgr7
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Got everything but the drainage in today,mist king set up and running,also put all the electronic devices I could into a sealed plastic box in the event something springs a leak
Will do drainage this week and add some extra foilage.
And yes,the dragon strand enclosures are as nice as people claim and they look. Very high quality material and the clear sided variety is really nice. Pretty durable,withstood the rigors of a cage construction and ample room to work.
My only suggestion would be a flip up top door also,I found that would've helped installing the mist nozzle and basking ledges. All in all,worth the money hands down. The ledges really allowed for an excellent use of all available space,I have plans for another set of ledges to float some plants.
Will do drainage this week and add some extra foilage.
And yes,the dragon strand enclosures are as nice as people claim and they look. Very high quality material and the clear sided variety is really nice. Pretty durable,withstood the rigors of a cage construction and ample room to work.
My only suggestion would be a flip up top door also,I found that would've helped installing the mist nozzle and basking ledges. All in all,worth the money hands down. The ledges really allowed for an excellent use of all available space,I have plans for another set of ledges to float some plants.
pgr7
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Admittedly, this pic is of poor quality like I've seen clearer pics of big foot lol,but wanted to snag one of him with his pjs on. Had to do it quick and the angle wasn't awesome.
Also purchased a bucket head from home depot,still haven't done the drain,just been to busy. But the ability of just vacuuming out the water and crud is awesome and fast on a daily basis.
I even considered installing it in the floor pan so I can just turn the switch on and auto drain lol.
Also purchased a bucket head from home depot,still haven't done the drain,just been to busy. But the ability of just vacuuming out the water and crud is awesome and fast on a daily basis.
I even considered installing it in the floor pan so I can just turn the switch on and auto drain lol.
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