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As the title says, some people believe it's detrimental to the animal's health, others do it normally. Some just enjoy allowing their reptiles to explore in the grass, other do it for photographic purposes.
I personally don't have the biggest problem with it, but I only do it on rare occasion.
What's your take?
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As the title says, some people believe it's detrimental to the animal's health, others do it normally. Some just enjoy allowing their reptiles to explore in the grass, other do it for photographic purposes.
I personally don't have the biggest problem with it, but I only do it on rare occasion.
What's your take?
I bring mine outside, when the weather is optimal, for photography purposes, for short periods of time, meaning at most, 5-10 minutes. I do let them explore their surroundings while they are outside, keeping a very close eye on them, and when i'm done with the photos, back in their enclosures they go. But i always make sure to wipe them down with a damp paper towel after their outdoor adventures, just to clean any dirt off them.
When you say days you can only mean 2 and that is if we are lucky
As said if weather is good enough then outside for a few pictures
Sometimes we get lucky tho eh just always be ready to grab them... They're so thick it's unbelievable. "I can fit through there.... Wait, no I'm stuck"
I take mine outside everyone the weather is nice, but I will say they have to be supervised. I've had one get in a predicament in a matter of seconds as I was looking away. something as simple as trying to slither through the back slates of a chair left him scared for many yrs. so make sure you have the time, and think about obstacle s ahead of time
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I think that so long as you know there are no pesticides or fertilizers on your lawn, weather is warm and you are able to pay close attention and control them then the natural sunshine is good for them.
I think that so long as you know there are no pesticides or fertilizers on your lawn, weather is warm and you are able to pay close attention and control them then the natural sunshine is good for them.
My 40 acre lot has been in my family for 3 generations now, The only fertilizer we have ever used is manure, and I don't allow pesticides, neither did my parents or grandparents...
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My 40 acre lot has been in my family for 3 generations now, The only fertilizer we have ever used is manure, and I don't allow pesticides, neither did my parents or grandparents...
Wayne I'm really jealous, your land looks incredible very tranquil. You're in upstate NY aren't you? Beautiful area. I lived on a farm in Maine many years ago and loved just taking off and hiking through the virgin woods behind the farm. We are really lucky in my neighborhood. The entire county is sprayed for mosquitoes by truck. We live on a lake within 100 yards of a school so we are in a red zone. No spray! My yard and trees are pesticide free and we don't use fertilizers. I like to be able to cut the branches for the birds.
For Christmas there's a thing where they have the guy who runs a cat rescue here dresses up as Santa, and you can get your pet's pictures taken with him. I heard them advertising it on the radio, and they said you could even bring your snakes. And this is done outside. In the winter. In northern PA. I heard that and was like, "WTF? NO." But, alas, they can't hear me through the radio. Still, it was pretty disturbing. =/
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I take mine outside for pics, if i had a secure and more importantly tidy garden i would let them roam a little with 100% supervision but i havent so they get taken out in our arms only and only when (if) it is warm enough
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Well, for most of the year, I keep my tortoises and turtles outdoors. Natural sunlight and southern U.S. humidity beats anything I can attempt indoors, plus I can allow each animal much more space.
I agree with taking them out in your yard for short periods of time when the temps are ok . I disagree with people taking them on walks... it is not a dog it does not need to walk the streets with you.
Opinions on bringing your reptiles outside
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just always be ready to grab them... They're so thick it's unbelievable. "I can fit through there.... Wait, no I'm stuck"
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