I've had my SAHD for a couple of months now, I bought her (I think it's a her anyway, it's difficult to tell if her patterning is increasing but it seems to be since her first shed in my care) through a friend from another breeder. The first thing I noticed was a very noticeable bend about 5cm from the end of her tail. I thought it could potentially be a calcium or vitamin deficiency but I really don't know and it has shown no signs of straightening. I've tried looking all of this up, but as many of you may know there is very minimal information about the care of the SAHD. I was wondering if anyone else has experience with this and if it's anything to worry about? I can provide photos if necessary.
Now, my other issue is that based on other threads on this forum, various care sheets and the general web, I can't actually find a consistent diet that is appropriate for them. I get the feeling she was fed only mealworms before coming into my care as it is literally all she goes for. She has occasionally gone for crickets and silk worms but it is a real struggle. She seemed very underweight when I first got her (ribs showing) but she has fattened up a lot. My only concern is the lack of nutritional value in mealworms. I coat them in calci powder and about once a week in vitamin powder. But due to the lack of information out there I don't really know if that makes up for mealworms being nothing but fat really.
I'm putting this out to all SAHD owners past and present who can help me out, and maybe give me some tips. Plus side, she doesn't seem to be one of the moody SAHD I've read so much about as her eating is consistent despite her only wanting mealworms, and I've rearranged her tank multiple times and she always remains active.
Thanks!
Now, my other issue is that based on other threads on this forum, various care sheets and the general web, I can't actually find a consistent diet that is appropriate for them. I get the feeling she was fed only mealworms before coming into my care as it is literally all she goes for. She has occasionally gone for crickets and silk worms but it is a real struggle. She seemed very underweight when I first got her (ribs showing) but she has fattened up a lot. My only concern is the lack of nutritional value in mealworms. I coat them in calci powder and about once a week in vitamin powder. But due to the lack of information out there I don't really know if that makes up for mealworms being nothing but fat really.
I'm putting this out to all SAHD owners past and present who can help me out, and maybe give me some tips. Plus side, she doesn't seem to be one of the moody SAHD I've read so much about as her eating is consistent despite her only wanting mealworms, and I've rearranged her tank multiple times and she always remains active.
Thanks!