Mourning gecko hatchling help

Wyatt86

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Hey guys, im fairly new to gecko world! I have two mourning geckos approx 8-9 months old. Last night I came home to find a hatchling in the tank! (must have been a very well hidden egg!) 2cm length so very newly hatched. I plan to try & remove her and place her in one of the mealworm containers that I have with a moist kitchen towel in the bottom.
A) is this the best thing to do?
B) I plan on keeping the container within the adult tank so that she can benefit from the temp of the tank?
C) whats the best way to catch her!!!

Need advice and quick as this morning came down and shes missing her tail? Worried that the adults have tried to eat her as I know this can happen.
Many thanks
 

acpart

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I'm not a mourning gecko expert, but you should try to catch it with a shot glass or something small like that. Some people put tiny hatchlings in a 32oz deli cup that has the mesh cover with holes. Put some sphagnum moss on the bottom as well as a piece of cork bark so it can climb. That can go in the adult enclosure.

Aliza
 

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