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
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 .
Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !
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.
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 second Carlos, I have not seen anything large enough made out of granite. Which one are you using Grif?
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
Grif's cave the Exo Terra X-large. Does he dig his way in or can he actually fit through the door?
Awesome tip Grif! I always saw these at Petsmart but never thought they would be okay for a pacman/pyxie since the entrance did not look big enough but if its working for your little monster that's awesome to know. It's a lot more reliable than the wooden logs that break apart/grow mold very fast.
I will get one myself too but I'm wondering if it will fit in a 10G tank because that's where my pyxies are as of now. I started with a 10g for my brand new pyxie because either way they grow fast and I did not want to waste money on a critter keeper but I know something like this will for sure provide extra security for this little one. I feel bad because so far he has dug to little tiny holes next to the big plant and goes in there hahahahaha.
Think Colleen/Jerrod showed an ExoTerra Reptile Cave in Extra-Large size (has a depression on top). Although have not seen that size in person, imagine it won't work inside a ten gallon tank.
Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !
So I went to Petsmart and found this
Its 8.5"L x 7"W x 3.5"H so it should last me for a while until my pyxie gets bigger. I just wanted to provide that extra comfort zone which is crucial for the growing period. The inside is pretty big and so is the entrance, should be good enough until my pyxie is 3.5" SVL or so.
@Grif: You mentioned that you elevate your hut on the sides so Gunther can get in it. I found this and not sure if you have seen it but it's HUGE and will for sure allow your Pyxie to get in there without any problems or squeezing himself in there and well...it looks pretty cool too!
All Living Things® Shell Hide - Sale - Reptile - PetSmart
The measurements are 12"L x 9"W x 5"H size and the inside is FULLY smoothed out so totally reduces the chance of any injury/cut.
So with that said, where do you guys recommend me to play this hut? On the cold side or warm side? Will placing it under the lamp cause the inside of the hut to overheat? Thanks!
Sorry for the picture heavy post
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I make mine with those flat rocks they sell at the LPS, and a hot glue gun with non toxic glue. I also cut new plastic pots in half, makes two hides.
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