grrrr, ugh

[Debbe]

As most you know I had been taking care of my friends reptiles while he worked 70 to 80 hours a week. That had diminished greatly when he decided to pair them all up. I dont know the first thing about baby care..Other than the obvious feed them. Well last night the crevice mom gave live birth to 5 babies. They are half the width of a dime. (maybe even thinner), and about an inch long. So fragile looking. So here I am today looking at these precious babies...knowing I know nothing about proper care. I have been researching. I feel so sad. They are so tiny. They are from the NW here in Washington. I did remove them from the tank where mom and dad were, maybe I should put them back. I know this is a tragedy. I love these reptiles. If anyone here knows anyone who can provide advice on fence/crevice lizards of the pacific northwest, PLEASE pass it one to me. Thanks. They are so small, they almost dont look real. Sorry for the bad photo. My camera is not so great with photos.

 

[ladyknite]

they're pretty easy to care for.

You will need a minimum 15 gallon tank with a screen lid for proper ventialtion. For substrate, paper towels for now. Branches and hides can be placed in the tank. They will climb branches and these are good for basking. They will need a basking spotlight of about 90-100 varying at height and distance from the bulb and UVB and a cool side of 75-80 degrees.
I generally provide a very shallow water dish. And i do mean shallow. Like butter bowl lid shallow. Once per day offer them a supervised shallow dish that is deep enough for them to soak in under watchful eyes.

For feeding you can offer them mealworms, crickets, roaches, waxworms. They do not eat any vegetable matter. Make sure your prey is very small. I usually hold off on mealies until they're 4 weeks.

 

[Debbe]

Thank you so much. They are precious.

 

[crystal9534]

aw they're so cute! i want one!