Tips and Tricks for My New Addition (Coming Thursday) - Page 2

youngster · 01-31-12, 10:52 AM

I just realized something, Wayne's getting LittleFoot today, then I'm getting my carpet tomorrow, then you're getting your ATB Thursday!

**lady_bug87** · 01-31-12, 10:58 AM

its a big week!

**lady_bug87** · 01-31-12, 11:21 AM

Wow these caresheets are complete crap they can't seem to agree on ANYTHING

youngster · 01-31-12, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lady_bug87

Wow these caresheets are complete crap they can't seem to agree on ANYTHING

I hate when that happens

Try a ATB forum, Amazon Alliance

**lady_bug87** · 01-31-12, 11:27 AM

hmmm a new forum.. I dont know :S

youngster · 01-31-12, 11:29 AM

I meant just look it over, you don't necessarily have to join

BarelyBreathing · 01-31-12, 12:59 PM

I'm on that forum, but don't post often.

By the way, you WILL get bit, lol. I took a bite on the nose not too long ago.

Amazons aren't like most other arboreals when it comes to perches. They don't coil on a single perch. They like three points or more of contact, so that's important to remember.

How many meals has this baby had, and of what? Often times babies don't take well to rodents, even captive bred babies. I've had to feed captive bred anoles, and use anoles for scenting, so be prepared for that. Also, a little brain casing tends to go a long way for these guys.

**lady_bug87** · 01-31-12, 01:06 PM

thanks BB i read as much about the perch thing. Its already on rodents I imagine I will get bit though nothing else I own has ever bitten me lol I think its older than I originally thought because I think its on rat pinkies but judging by what I read that doesn't make sense

MoreliAddict · 01-31-12, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by youngster

I just realized something, Wayne's getting LittleFoot today, then I'm getting my carpet tomorrow, then you're getting your ATB Thursday!

what type of carpet??? good taste, youngster!

youngster · 01-31-12, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BimthaS

what type of carpet??? good taste, youngster!

50/50 coastalxjungle

MoreliAddict · 01-31-12, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by youngster

50/50 coastalxjungle

that's awesome, he/she will get big on you

looking forward to pics!

**lady_bug87** · 01-31-12, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

I'm on that forum, but don't post often.

By the way, you WILL get bit, lol. I took a bite on the nose not too long ago.

Amazons aren't like most other arboreals when it comes to perches. They don't coil on a single perch. They like three points or more of contact, so that's important to remember.

How many meals has this baby had, and of what? Often times babies don't take well to rodents, even captive bred babies. I've had to feed captive bred anoles, and use anoles for scenting, so be prepared for that. Also, a little brain casing tends to go a long way for these guys.

Sorry forgot this part

its had a bunch its been at the shop a while as far as I know it has a great feed response but did not do well on the floor of the shop so they moved it to an area with less traffic does better in its sterilite than in a glass viv and is feisty Ive seen it strike but close mouthed only.

what do you mean by brain casing?

BarelyBreathing · 01-31-12, 02:26 PM

It sounds like it's very healthy, so you may not even have to worry about brain casing.

Brain casing steps:
1. Kill the prey item
2. Lay down a ton of paper towels or a garbage bag
3. Shove a sharp knife into it's skull
4. Push the brain matter out of the skull so it's dripping over the head
5. Try your darndest not to throw up
6. Feed

I usually forget step five.

**lady_bug87** · 01-31-12, 02:28 PM

delish thanks its rather small it may be a late 2010 I know the species is very slow growing

youngster · 01-31-12, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BimthaS

that's awesome, he/she will get big on you

looking forward to pics!

How big do you think he'll get?
I'm getting a male.