Pyxie hiding hut.

[NialR35]

I was using one of those natural looking half logs for my pyxie but I have noticed they accumulate a lot of mold since the humidity is always at 80% in the terrarium and it's hard to avoid misting it because it's pretty big. Do pyxies really need a place to hide like these huts/half logs or I should be fine with my fake plants? I have a big one in the middle of the terrarium and those forest leaves with suction cups hanging to provide some more shade. In any case, what do you guys use for "cover/hiding spots" ? I really would like something for a hiding place but this log is not doing it because not only the mold creates potential problems but it's also falling apart...

Thanks

[Mentat]

Used similar hideouts with Pixies; but IMO they are not essential for their well fare. Duncan had one and used it to hide sporadically. Removed it a few weeks ago and frog is healthy, eats, nothing really changed. My recommendation is to remove it and observe frog just in case; but should be fine .

[Truffs1178]

They don't NEED one. Mine has an exo terra fern which he sits under. It's artificial so doesn't mould. He never sits anywhere else except for under the bowl on rare occasions.

[GrifTheGreat]

They don't need one like everyone has said, but will utilize the large fake granite rock hides. Günther is under his over half the time.

[Mentat]

They don't need one like everyone has said, but will utilize the large fake granite rock hides. Günther is under his over half the time.

I've seen some reptile hide rocks at pet stores; but not anything Gunther would fit in. Do you have pics or a name brand? Thank you !

[GrifTheGreat]

I've seen some reptile hide rocks at pet stores; but not anything Gunther would fit in. Do you have pics or a name brand? Thank you !

This is his hide. You can see his belly a little. I believe it is an Exo Terra.

[NialR35]

I second Carlos, I have not seen anything large enough made out of granite. Which one are you using Grif?

[NialR35]

Also any of you guys using UTHs? I've noticed that they BARELY add any warmth to the terrarium so their efficiency is not that good.... so I was wondering if any of you guys use them at all?

Will I be okay if I disconnect them and only use my 50w bulbs for heat? I figured since I have a dimmer on my lamps, I could stop using the UTH that's mounted on the side and just raise the dimmer a bit. What do you guys think because I need to save some electricity? lol

[Truffs1178]

Also any of you guys using UTHs? I've noticed that they BARELY add any warmth to the terrarium so their efficiency is not that good.... so I was wondering if any of you guys use them at all?

Will I be okay if I disconnect them and only use my 50w bulbs for heat? I figured since I have a dimmer on my lamps, I could stop using the UTH that's mounted on the side and just raise the dimmer a bit. What do you guys think because I need to save some electricity? lol

Just using a heat bulb is fine for them, as long as the air temperature is still ok then they don't need UTHs. I only use bulbs for mine and when I pick him up I can feel the warmth from his body.

[NialR35]

Just using a heat bulb is fine for them, as long as the air temperature is still ok then they don't need UTHs. I only use bulbs for mine and when I pick him up I can feel the warmth from his body.

Thanks Jack! I think I'm going to disconnect the UTH and just use the dimmer lamps. I think it should be fine too because I live in FL and my house temp is normally around 77-78F during the day so the lamp should be enough to raise it to the low-mid 80s.

[Deac77]

I use terra Cata pots works wonderfully never molded

[GrifTheGreat]

The white mold is harmless. It feeds of decaying organic matter.