Hatchlings can be kept on something simpler like paper towels so you can monitor their eating defecating ect.īasking is essential for these guys.Give them options,don't just set a basking spot to 130 degrees and be done with it. Of course plain old dirt will work,but make sure it is pesticide free,and try to sift out the small rocks. Īgain there are plenty of sites on the internet with peoples custom built enclosures,if you have links to your own enclosure you made send them to us and we will post them in this section.ĭirt,and lots of it! They love to dig and create burrows.Keep the dirt moist enough so it doesn't crumble when they dig.The moist burrows will help with shedding. The hardest part about custom enclosures is the doors.įront opening doors seem to be the best for viewing and gives you the ability to stack enclosures. The best thing to do is build your own,there are plenty of web postings with ackie owners and their custom enclosures to give you ideas. You want to build as big of an enclosure as possible,because they will use any space you provide them.That said, a 4x2 would work for a pair.You want it to be built strong enough to contain plenty of dirt as these guys love to dig.You also want to be able to retain humidity so there is no need for huge ventilation holes. Hard to sex until about 9-10 months old,males have larger heads and bodies.Male's also have spurs by their vent which are usually larger and firmer then the females spurs.The females spurs also have a less firm feel to them,meaning they are not as rigid as the males. I have also seen red adult ackies smaller then yellow adults,so even size can vary.Just go for the color you like and remember there are yellow ackies that have plenty of red in them and are being sold as reds.Just try to avoid being ripped off. Red ackies cost more,tend to be a little bigger and maybe even a little fiestier.Some people claim the red ackies are more prone to biting,but as with most reptiles each one is different. This is not in anyway scientifically proven,but there are many people who swear it actually works. If you buy two,one will be female and one male. So in theory if you buy 3 hatchling ackies,2 will be female and one a male. There is a theory that suggests that hatchlings put together will decide their own gender for the betterment of the group. If your going for a trio,try to get 2 females and one male.
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Just make sure you get a pair that were hatched together or there could be problems. They are simply a joy to watch interact with each other. One is fine,but two is more fun for you and the monitors.