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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 8:47 pm Post subject: New Cage Setup, Need opinions
Im in a dorm and the size is pretty big for my small room but its worth it, its a Vision 400 with pull out drawers underneath to boost it up and add storage for mulch bags, mist bottles food, etc. There is a air filter/ionizer in between the 2 storage units to help keep the air fresh. Let me know what you think
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 998 Location: South Florida
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:41 am Post subject:
The vision looks fine for now, although I'd get on the substate asap! That nile monitor is a different story! Not only do those screen cages suck (except for when they are being used for chams) but they are the WORST possible enclosure for a water monitor which needs some decient humidity! Rule of thumb = cage should = 3X animals length X 2X their height X 2-3X the width. If you must, please find that animal a new home! Being water monitors they should have access to a giant water bowl they can climb into and stay under for awhile!
Forgot to mention a 2-3ft nile needs more space then a 4ft tegu! Nile monitors (like most monitors) are VERY active. _________________ John Light
http://www.jlexotics.com/
Last edited by John on Mon Apr 04, 2005 3:41 pm, edited 1 time in total
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 613 Location: The Netherlands
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 1:11 pm Post subject:
Next to what John is saying about the nile...I think its a draught hazert...
Its much to small and to open: stresssss levels are way up!
He could end up becoming sick because off...well everything...
I would recomand giving it a nice and big enclosure with a deep and big waterbowl to soak in
The enclosure of the tegu could do with a bit more substrate yes and maybe a bigger hiding place...either that or a big level of substrate so he can dig in.
I asume that the dark thing in the right corner is a large waterbowl?
And what is the grey thing underneath in the middle?
If its humming or vibrating, take it away as it might cause stress. _________________ 1.0.0 T.rufescens
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