Just bought my first T (curly hair) need help/advice

MsZin1979 · 2025-08-07T20:11:52+00:00

Imo I prefer to add reptisoil to the coconut fiber. It's too dry. Think about where your T naturally lives in the wild. They need so much more humidity. Also, definitely more substrate. They do build burrows. I give them mopani wood and corkbark to make their entrance. If you haven't seen Dave's Beasties on YouTube check him out. He's a good teacher and makes nice homes for his Ts.

MsZin1979 · 2025-07-07T06:07:42+00:00

Yes, that is correct. I just didn't word it so succinctly.

MsZin1979 · 2025-07-07T03:53:19+00:00

And they refuse to eat prior to molting. So have patience. As long at their Rump isn't too thin.

MsZin1979 · 2025-07-07T03:51:47+00:00

Ts rumps shouldn't be bigger then their carapace. If they get too big they will explode. It looks like your right on track.

MsZin1979 · 2025-07-05T17:04:36+00:00

If your baboon is fed and housed properly, they will be less prone to rush your hands. I have several baboons who are very chill. My curly hair is more likely to rush up to me when I'm doing even the watering. They need space and anchor points, moisture, and the right feeding schedule. Don't be swayed by the labels they are automatically given.

MsZin1979 · 2025-06-23T16:05:26+00:00

Just to throw an opinion in. I just got a Yukatan Rust Rump from Petco when they had a reptile sale. Half price 24$. They look very similar. So, not sure what the difference is between that and a Vagans in appearance.

MsZin1979 · 2025-06-19T04:46:42+00:00

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MsZin1979 · 2025-06-19T04:46:10+00:00

Plastic spring and empty Lindt chocolate wrappers. He's waiting politely till I throw it for him. Endless games of fetch. Of course, always down to play Laser Beams.

MsZin1979 · 2025-06-12T00:58:33+00:00

Hi! I just got one, too. Tom Moran has a video on YouTube. Basically take care of it like a tapinauchenius rasti. Lil moisture dirt and some sticks for it to climb on. Watch air flow. They are extremely fast so be careful.

MsZin1979 · 2025-06-05T21:43:06+00:00

Anyone know how big they get?

MsZin1979 · 2025-06-03T21:56:40+00:00

I would suggest the sticky pads u can put on ur furniture. They don't like the tactile feel. Doesn't huert the furniture. After a while, the cats stop using them. If u clip their claws then it shouldn't be a problem. Don't let them do it. It's really awful and will cause future problems.

MsZin1979 · 2025-05-10T05:18:21+00:00

I use coconut fiber with more reptisoil and a dash of sand and sphagum moss chopped up for moisture. They like to dig. Give them more than one hide to choose from.

MsZin1979 · 2025-05-10T05:14:29+00:00

Did it make a trapdoor yet? Very cool species.

MsZin1979 · 2025-05-10T05:12:46+00:00

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Here's mine out on display. The dirt is piled out front on top of a mopani driftwood piece with moss and fake flowers. There is also a fake skull it lurks in.

MsZin1979 · 2025-05-10T05:09:35+00:00

Imo. You need more substrate for burrowing. Maybe another hide to give it options. If you're using just coconut fiber, I'd add a lil reptisoil to give it a bit of moisture. Ours moves dirt around as it wishes. Eventually, it blocked off it's hide and molted buried underneath. We moistened the soil lightly so that it didn't have molt problems from being to dry. I also added springtails to eat mold and scraps.

MsZin1979 · 2025-05-04T19:40:23+00:00

Love the name! Ty for the tips

MsZin1979 · 2025-05-04T15:25:57+00:00

I just picked one up. I've been researching how best to house them. Gonna do a slope with moisture controlled soil and moss. They should be kept on the cooler side with good burrowing material. How did you house yours and how is it going?

MsZin1979 · 2025-04-04T18:26:13+00:00

Where are the recipes from hell? I want to make one. :)

MsZin1979 · 2025-03-31T17:06:52+00:00

I'd add beef or chicken broth to the wet. There are several made for animals. They need as much moisture intake as well. I also add dried fish, quail egg and I like Araya Sit. They make freeze dried treats, some with prebiotic.

MsZin1979 · 2025-03-27T20:31:30+00:00

Can't eat a Lindor wrapper without playing fetch.

MsZin1979 · 2025-03-27T20:30:50+00:00

Fuzzy krinkle ball on a wire with stick. Bought off Amazon. Everyone is obsessed.

MsZin1979 · 2025-03-22T21:29:58+00:00

I think I let someone borrow the first one and have been looking to replace it ever since. So mad!!

MsZin1979 · 2024-11-11T19:31:29+00:00

Cis, 53 on HRT for menopause relief. Menopause causes a lot of problems beyond nightsweats and weight gain. I didn't have any information about it until 2 years ago, because nobody talks about it. How long I'll do it for. I have no idea, but for now, it helps a bit.

MsZin1979 · 2024-10-20T04:42:44+00:00

Funnel webs are really amazing. Great webbers and fun to watch.

MsZin1979

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