Help me choose PLEASE.... - Page 2

BarelyBreathing · 09-05-12, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Aanayab1

BarleyBreathing: Thank you for the response.

Would the tank be ok to use as a grow-out/temporary tank for a pair or trio of baby ackies? I ask because after some in depth reading I think due to size, temperment and ease of overall care I want some. Now the tank would only house them until I was done building a custom enclosure "water trough style". I can not imagine it would take longer than 3 to 4 weeks to complete the inclosure and who knows it may take me longer than that to even find any from a reputable breeder. In that case I would not even put them in the tank and just make room in the basement or garage to store the tank. It just seems like to much of a hassle to find a species that will do well in it and I am interested in keeping. As Gungirl mentioned, The last thing I want is an animal I lose interest in, it would not be fair to the critter. I will be starting a thread in the monitor forum to explain details of my planed enclosure and hopefully get some good advise and suggestions for the enclosure.

I would HIGHLY advise against this. Inappropriate humidity is the fastest killer of monitors. It could take only a matter of weeks. My advice is to have your permenant enclosure already built before you bring home your new animal.

Aanayab1 · 09-05-12, 08:22 PM

BarelyBreathing: Okay in that case I will not be putting them in the 75 even temporarily. I do have to ask though, I have read that it is important to keep a close eye on newly acquired babies to be sure of things such as; proper shedding of toes and tail tips, bowel movements, hunting skills and that each one is getting the proper amount of food. Is there a good way to do that in a cage that is 4'x3', only viewable from the top and 24" of substrate (which I'm sure they will burrow in within a day or so)? If not, what is the best way to accomplish this? After I read over this to check for errors I noticed it kinda sounds like I am trying to argue or be a wise guy. I promise you it is not meant to sound that way at all. I'm trying to learn what has worked for others and absorb as much information as possible before I find a good book on monitor husbandry. Again I apologize for sounding a bit rude.

Antonio

BarelyBreathing · 09-05-12, 08:33 PM

I always separate them and watch for poop. Tubs make great temporary enclosures for hatchling monitors.

Aanayab1 · 09-06-12, 06:24 PM

At what point do you separate them? Do you put them in tubs just to feed and watch for poop, or do you mean that as soon as you get them they go in tubs for observation, how long do you keep them there? I am assuming you are speaking of the Rubbermaid type tubs? How are the tubs setup either way? Oh and one more quick question, with my dart frogs I quarantine them upon arrival for a minimum of one week and send the poo off for fecal testing. I keep them in quarantine until I get clean fecal results. I do this with WC, Farm hatched or CB. Is this a practice I should continue in my monitor husbandry? It seems like it would be common sense to do so but I have not read of anyone practicing this or been able to find a place that offers it through advertisement.

Thank you again for your time.
Antonio