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#137004
Rcb
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Getting a uro 
im getting a mali uro soon.ill be housing him in a 60 gallon cage.how much bigger does the cage have to be to house a second or third uromastyx? also can a mali and ornate or somalian be housed together? or can all three be housed together? any info would be great!!
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09/05/04 8:55pm
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#137013
Mali-dude
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 137004
 Getting a uro
yes.u should b able 2 house them together.but DO NOT,house 2 males 2gether.they will fight and will injure each other.and no only the same sub-species may b kept together.
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09/05/04 9:08pm
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#137024
Rcb
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Message To: Mali-dude In reference to Message Id: 137013
Getting a uro
thank you for the info. but do i need a bigger cage to house two malis?
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09/05/04 9:30pm
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#137219
Pogos grandma
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 137024
Getting a uro
60 gallon tank is a decent size. It also depends on what kind of uro you’re getting. Mali are the smaller uros and you can house 2 of those together in a 60 gal. Keep in mind that they cannot be sexed 100% until mating time and Mali-dude’s correct on you cannot group 2 males together as they can get territorial and aggressive.
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09/05/04 11:47pm
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#137324
Uro12303
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Message To: Pogos In reference to Message Id: 137219
Getting a uro
What type of 60 gallon tank do you have high, long ect.. What are the demiensions? if it is a standard fish aquarium 60 gallons it will probably be a little cramped for two adult uro’s of any species.
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09/06/04 1:27am
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#137325
Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 137324
Getting a uro
the tank in a 60 gallon long and is designed for reptiles ( its actually a terriarium)
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09/06/04 1:33am
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#137329
Pogos grandma
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 137325
Getting a uro
I think he’s asking for inches size. Mine is 36"x18"x16" and it’s a 44 gallon size.
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09/06/04 1:39am
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#137332
Uro12303
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Message To: Pogos In reference to Message Id: 137329
Getting a uro
yes I was asking for the demensions but a 60 gallon long should do for two of the smaller species of uro’s like mali’s when housed together.
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09/06/04 1:43am
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#137336
Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 137332
Getting a uro
thank you for all the info. how big of a space does an egyptian have to have (in gallons if u know it )?
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09/06/04 1:58am
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#137344
Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 137336
Getting a uro
I do not now the exact requirements of an eqyptian Uro because I have a mali but I do know that they get considerably larger upto 30 inches if I’m not mistaken so you would need a large enclosure ask Uro_fan she keeps them.
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09/06/04 2:15am
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#137404
Uro_fan
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 137344
Getting a uro
I am not certain if you are referring to larger enclosures or egyptians when it was stated that I ’keep them’. I do have 6 foot enclosures (which I do not consider large) but I do not own any u aegyptia. I personally would recommend NOTHING under 6’ for these animals as they can easily reach 30 inches and get to 4-5 lbs.
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09/06/04 8:49am
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#137936
Rcb
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Message To: Uro_fan In reference to Message Id: 137404
Getting a uro
thank you for the info on the egyptian. i think ill just get two malis
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09/06/04 10:45pm
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#137949
Sunigirl
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 137936
Getting a uro
I just traded an Egyptian to Doug Dix for two Malis. He estimates my Female Egyptian is maybe two or three years old...and already well over a foot long, and close to 400 g. She is a fatty! Anyway, I much prefer the malis for size, but the Egyptian temperament is nice as well. You just need a HUGE enclosure, and I didn’t want to invest half a room to it!By the way, the Egyptian was originally sold to me as a Mali. I had done enough research that I suspected it was an Egyptian, but none-the-less, I believed the pet shop owner that it was a Mali and it became quite clear very soon that I was right!
Advice--go with a reputable breeder. I couldn’t be happier!
Good luck!
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09/06/04 11:06pm
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#137992
Uro12303
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Message To: Sunigirl In reference to Message Id: 137949
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sorry about that you keep geryi’s don’t you?
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09/07/04 12:25am
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#138053
Sunigirl
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 137992
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No, I only have the two Malis. Uro-fan definitely has the market on Geryis...and I believe she even has 13 that are not even 2 months old yet. I’m anxious to see more pics of them and see how they are growing. I hope she posts some soon!
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09/07/04 7:42am
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#138341
Rcb
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Message To: Sunigirl In reference to Message Id: 138053
Getting a uro
what exactly should i be looking for when i get a baby mali uro?
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09/07/04 6:38pm
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#138574
Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 138341
Getting a uro
first of all do lots and lots of research, I mean so much research you feel like your head is going to explode. Then get the enclosure that you going to want and get it setup at least a week before you get it. Record all of the temps in the cage and make sure they are correct before hand. When it is a baby or any new uro you should use paper towels or some other form of paper as a substrate. Then find a vet in your area or the closest one near you who has knowledge of reptiles and uromastyx. Next when you have everything ready you can then look for a Uro. Look for a breeder who is knowledgable and will give you help after you have bought it. I don’t know who has uromastyx babies at the time but it shouldn’t be too difficult to find one. Did you decide to go with a mali?
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09/08/04 12:02am
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#138597
Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 138574
Getting a uro
thank you. iv done tons or reserch and just decided to double check because this forum has a lot of knowlageable people. i did decide to go with the mali and hopefully will have it within a month or two.
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09/08/04 12:49am
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#139185
Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 138597
Getting a uro
I’m glad to hear that you’ve gone with the mali they do seem to have the best temperment. I wish I had gotten mine as a baby they look adorable. Who are you thinking of getting one by? Maybe someone here can help you out.
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09/09/04 1:29am
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#139514
Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 139185
Getting a uro
im thinking of getting it fom scales which is a mail order site but they also have a store by my house. i talked to the owner and he was very knowlegable about the uro and currently has like three or four breeding pairs set up.
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09/09/04 8:58pm
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#139646
Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 139514
Getting a uro
If I were you I would get one from the guy by your house. If you do get one from the net be careful someone on here got a uro and it was 18 inches long and those sites are so impersonell, you don’t get a chance to see what you are getting. Ask the guy near your house what he feeds his, there surroundings, if they have had any problems in the past (If yes don’t hold it against him it could of been a simple mistake we all make them) and generally any information you can get. Also ask him if he knows any good reptile vets if you have not already found one.
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09/10/04 1:09am
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#139790
Caroline
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 139646
 Getting a uro
Mind if I butt in for a minute? I have a beardie and a leopard gecko. I saw a uro in a reptile store in town and thought it was just beautiful. That was several months ago and I can’t stop thinking about it. They are so cool looking, and I’ve done a little reading on websites, but I don’t feel like I know enough to get one. Their temperature requirements are so HIGH! Are they good pets? Are they fun, can you take them out to hang out on your shoulder or the furniture, are they easy-going and easy to handle? I really want to know if this would be a good herp to have!
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09/10/04 12:40pm
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#140164
Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 139646
Getting a uro
uro12303 i asked the guy all these questions and he answered them with ease.the pair im lookin at (male female) were oringinally wild caught. but what this guy does with all his reptiles that are wc is he keeps them in the back for about 2 months and makes sure they don’t have any pestisite or diseases and if they do he treats them.
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09/10/04 10:52pm
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#140218
Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 140164
Getting a uro
Well Rcb this guy sounds like a good person. If you like the Uro’s and him and are willing to take on the responsibility the best of hopes for you. I personally would not take a pair right off the bat but that is your own call. Are you planning on keeping them as pets or breeding them? If you do plan on breeding them it is very difficult there is not much known on the husbandry practices of Uro’s and I have not tried it myself. When are you planning on getting the Uros and do you have a large enough enclosure to accomidate two? Keep us posted, and ask if you need any help.
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09/11/04 1:25am
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#140226
Uro12303
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Message To: Caroline In reference to Message Id: 139790
Getting a uro
Caroline I have had Iquanas, bearded dragons, a ball python and some other herps but like Uro’s the most of all. I wouldn’t say they make great pets, they wont stay on your shoulder, or on the furniture they will find the first hole they can and stay there for days. But you can hold them and most are frindley. They recognize you mine will only let me and no one else hold it. They watch you when your in the room and will scratch at the glass begging to be let out. When you open their cage many will jump into your hand and will also eat from your hand and in many ways they are adorable. But for as cute as their actions are they are very hard work. They need the high heat, specialized food, certain caging requirements and a lot of UVB. But if you have successfully kept a bearded drragon for a couple of years I think that Uromastyx are the next logiacal herp to keep. But you must do the research and fill that you know everything there is to know about them before you try. Too many people come on this forum because they got their Uros on a wim and they grew sick and then needed help. Make sure you know everything and will not be suprised if something wrong happens when you get it. Read through this forum there is a lot of knowledgeable people here and also read other websites and books don’t take just one persons advice as pure truth too many people have had sick Uro’s from this to. good luck.
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09/11/04 1:47am
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#140325
Caroline
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 140226
 Getting a uro
Thanks for the advice. I will make absolutely sure I’m ready before I get one- I don’t want to make any stupid mistakes. Thanks a bunch!
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09/11/04 9:55am
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#140394
Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 140218
Getting a uro
uro 12303 i don’t plan on breeding the uros i get because like you said very little is known about their breeding habbits. But this will be the first reptile i have ever owned. the reason i chose the uro is i love reptiles (especialy snakes) but my dad hates them but he agreed to a uro becouse it is herbovoris and doesnt get that big. i plan on putting them in a 60 gallon terriarium long. the dimensions are somthing like 4’ x 2’ x 2’.
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09/11/04 12:27pm
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#140699
Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 140394
Getting a uro
That is a very good cage for a pair of malis. I just baught a 60 gallon today at the expo and it will be big enough for you. The problem is that this will be the first reptile that you have owned and uromastyx are unpredictable. I do not recomend anyone geting a uromastyx unless they have at least owned a some other lizard that is easier to take care of like a BD first. But on the other hand I know what you are talking about uro’s are herbivores, don’t need water, don’t get too large and in most cases have very good temperments. And in so many ways they seem to be the perfect first herp. If you are not allowed to have a carnivorous reptile and your only other choice that I can think of is an iguana that can get up to 6 feet long there seems to be no other choice but the Uromastyx. Now I hope not to offend anyone by this question but how old are you Rcb? Don’t worry I won’t judge you by your age I started keeping reptiles sucsessfully I might add at the tender age of 10. I cannot tale you what you can and cannot do but since you have no previous experience with reptiles, seem although I may be wrong young, and your parents don’t seem like they will be a great abundance of help I would recomend getting only one of the Uros if you get any at all. Don’t be worried they won’t get heartbroken Uro’s don’t mate for life.
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09/12/04 1:20am
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#141221
Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 140699
Getting a uro
im 14 years old. reptiles became my favorite animals when i was 4 or 5 and ever since then i have read everything i can about them.why are uros bad first pets?
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09/12/04 9:32pm
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#141314
Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 141221
Getting a uro
14 years old is a good age to have a reptile. I am not saying that Uros are bad pets if you can adapt to their needs which is what you’ll have to do adapt to them then they can be extreamly fufilling and a great joy. But Uros are not a good first reptile. There are many things regarding a Uro that only experience can help with no matter how much research you have done. I am not saying that if you get a Uro it will die but it is a responsibility that is very great it is the life of an animal that is in your hands. If you do get a Uro everyone on here will help you as much as we can and it may very well be that you do a good job and have a nack for this thing. I just wish I knew of some other reptile that you could start out with first for your own sake.
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09/13/04 1:28am
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#141425
Caroline
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 141221
Getting a uro
Rcb, why don’t you get a Beardie first? They’re easy to take care of and fun and friendly and don’t have huge needs to be met. Keep ’em fed and watered and plenty plenty of crickets, a few treats, play with ’em, and they’re HAPPY! I’m over 40 and have had herps since I was 8, used to be a reptile keeper in a zoo, and I STILL don’t feel comfortable getting a Uro.
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09/13/04 10:57am
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#141682
Rcb
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Message To: Caroline In reference to Message Id: 141425
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i can’t get a beardy because they eat crikets and my dad doesent want insects or mice in the house. i can’t get an iguana because thet r so much work and get 6 feet long. what exactly is it that makes uros so hard to care for? and i do promise that when i get one i will take care of it and make sure its healthy. i have the the time and space to take care of one.
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09/13/04 6:50pm
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#141720
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 141682
Getting a uro
RCB,
In regards to your question of what makes uromastyx so difficult to care for, there are several answers to the question posed. First and foremost would have to be the limited knowledge of the species. They are relatively a new comer to the ranks of exotic pets. Another answer would be that most people balk at the price of a captive born and bred specimen. Whilst researching the species, via the internet, one will come across various prices for Uromastyx. If one procures a wild caught specimen, then the whole process of taming can be very tedious, if taming of the captive ever occurs. Their diet, along with a sound enclosure with the proper temperature gradient is difficult to establish. It takes a fair amount of research, coupled with practical experience to achieve an environment that is conducive to the well being of a Uromastyx. And finally, the most difficult item to overcome as it pertains to uromastyx is attitude. Many people purchase a reptile, seeking to deviate from the norms(norms being the fluffly mammal companions), or an uro is purchased as an impulse buy, because they are so cute, and then when difficulties arise out of poor husbandry practices, ignorance, or improper diet, the neonate uro keepers attitude drifts towards viewing their new acquired reptile as a desposable pet. I am by no means attaching any of the deions I have listed towards you or anyone in general. Its just my view, that I hope has provided you with the answer to your question.Best regards, Carson
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09/13/04 7:41pm
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#141940
Uro12303
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Message To: Gromph In reference to Message Id: 141720
Getting a uro
Rcb, Cason is correct. And I know how difficult this must be for you this is the only reptile that it seems you can get and were telling you we don’t think it is a good idea. I will tale you this If you are willing to take pictures of your cage, post them, give us all of the temperatures in your cage( basking surface, basking temp, ambient temp on the warm, mid, and cool side of the cage) tale us what you are going to buy for the Uro to eat, make a vet appointment, and make sure that the person you are buying it from is will to refund your money if things don’t work out and how long of a time period you have? We are more than willing to help you do this. I do not recomend any person getting a Uro for a first reptile pet but we are here to help.
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09/14/04 1:41am
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#142020
Pogos grandma
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 141940
Getting a uro
Have we adopted this young child? We’re beginning to sound more like his parents than just fellow forum members. LOL :D
We should also add onto the list that if he kept up his grades, attend school regularly, brush and floss his teeth, be respectful to his parents at home and here, etc, etc,......... THEN, should he get his pet mali. :)
In all seriousness, Pogo’s our first exotic pet and just like Rcb’s father, we chose a mali uro because we do not allow crickets and any kind of bugs in the house. It’s not easy but we’re managing and still learning.
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09/14/04 9:32am
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#142342
Rcb
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Message To: Pogos In reference to Message Id: 142020
Getting a uro
thank you all for the info. pogo if you don’t allow insects in your house what other reptiles have u had?
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09/14/04 9:31pm
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#142413
Pogos grandma
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 142342
Getting a uro
Rcb,Pogo’s a mali uromastyx that my son picked out. He has a bug phobic and we just prefer not to have any in our house, same position that your father takes. We thought we did a lot of research on uro before we bought her but it’s more a case of learn as you go. We got really lucky with her as she’s a very tame and healthy girl.
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09/14/04 11:34pm
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#142444
Uro12303
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Message To: Pogos In reference to Message Id: 142413
Getting a uro
Rcb,
I’m not telling you that you shouldn’t get a Uro. With all of the research that you have done and how commeted you are to getting it you may well be one of the only people I would feel safe with having one as a first time pet. All I am asking is that if you do get a Uro be well prepared as I suspect you are and have a back-up plan if things do go wrong, like being able to give it back to the person you purchased it from.
I am surprised to hear that I sound like a parent if it is me you are refering to pogos grandma as I am only 19 as of this month. But I have had lots of experience with reptile and lizards in general. I have kept them since I was 10 years old going from wild lizards I kept for a week and then let go to anoles, iguanas, bearded dragons, and then to uromastyx. With all of the experience that I feel I have (although 9 years is not much compared to some others on this forum) when I got my Uro I did many things wrong. For the first month or so of my venture I fed her lettuce, didn’t have an appropriate enclosure and a terrible heat gradient. So if I someone who I thought had enough experience did so many things wrong, perhaps Rcb you can see why I seem so reluctant to give you the thumbs up.
I would still like to hear what you have done with your enclosure, your temps and what foods you will be providing so we may help you tweak anything before you bring it home so we can help ensure less will go wrong. It is unfortunate that so many people on these forums buy Uros on a whim. I respect you decision to do the research and find out all that you can, and ask for advice.
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09/15/04 1:12am
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#142462
Pogos grandma
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 142444
Getting a uro
Uro12303,It was you I was referring to as sounding like a parent. At the tender age of 19, you sounded like you were ready to take Rcb under your wings and it made me smile. You sound like a responsible young person and just in case it escapes you, you are a parent to your pets. :)
Happy 19th Birthday!
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09/15/04 2:36am
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#142840
Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 142444
Getting a uro
uro12303, the most important thing for any reptile is heat. uros love it hot! the basking temp should be between 110 and 120. cool side should be 90 in the day and no lower than 70 at night.during the summer the heating lights should be left on for 14 hours during the day. in winter it should only be on 10-12 hours a day.and a uv-b light is esential to a uros health.i will be housing a single uro in a 60 gallon terriarium, long. that is roughly 4’x2’x2’. for the uros subtrate i will use bird seed without sunflower seeds.AS for its food lettice has little to none nutinal value so i won’t feed him that. im told the most uros love dandilions and r full of nutrition.dark leafy greens will make up most of his diet. such as collard, mustard, kale etc. shredded carrots can also be givin ocasianaly.i’v also heard that thawed mixed veggies are good too.
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09/15/04 8:58pm
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#143021
Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 142840
Getting a uro
It sounds like you have a good idea of what you are doing Rcb. The only thing that I want to comment on is the diet. Although dandelion greens are very nutritional, I would steer clear of using mstard greens or kale they both have a poor C;Pa levels. Collard greens are a good choice to use on occasion but my uro does not seem to like them very much and I have yet to get here to eat any. Some good stapels to feed your Uro’s are curly endive, escarole, arugula, dandelion greens (from the store unless you are completly sure there have been no pesticides used on your lawn for I think 3 years) turnip greens, and fresh alfalfa. I have used all of these and believe that curly endive and escarole are her favorites. You can also feed things like squash, lentils, flowers that are non-toxic, and almost any part of hibiscus (which luckily I grow in my back hard) and frozen mixed veggies. But be careful when feeding any type of bean whetherthey be lentils, green bean, peas, and even corn they are not good to feed in abundace and these are the things they seek out first and fill up on.
As for the cage I also have a 60 gallon that I purchased at a reptile expo last week and the demensions on mine are 48X16X16 I don’t know yours may be different. If your cage is 16" tall be carefull because standard florecent UVB bulbs that are made for reptiles only reach one foot until they loose thier power. I myself use an active UVB, UVA, light, and heat bulb in one and like them and they seem to work extreamly well but they are expensive $79 for a 160 watt bulb, and they seem to go out if handeled too much or used improperly.The cool end of your cage can go down a little I strive for the lower to mid 80’s and at night 70 degrees is good but it can go as low as the mid 60’s with no ill effect. As of now since I have only one Uro and do not allow her to burmate I keep her lights on 14 hours all year long but she goes to sleep usually around 6 O’clock anyways.
What furnishing do you have in your enclosure? Do you have a hide and what kind, do you have a basking rock and again what kind of basking rock is it, food dish, and anything else you may have in there? I like that you are using seed, this is what I use and prefer it over anything other that I have used, but it should only be 1/4 -1/2 inch deep is this how you have it? Let me see if I am forgeting anything. Ok when you first get your Uro you should not handel it until after the first few weeks. I prefer to wait a full month before trying. If this is a captive bed Uro you can wait less but I would still not have contact for a week so it can get used to its surrounding and be less stressed. I would cover all of the sides with paper or cardboard and only mess with the cage to feed and clean.
Do you plan on taking it to the vet to check for parasites and it’s condition?
Well I know I am forgetting something but good luck and tale us how things are going.
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09/16/04 3:08am
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#143227
WaveRunner
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 143021
Getting a uro
I think you forgot to mention he needs a paid of big yellow gloves and a can of anti-stinker spray! I LOVE this forum!
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09/16/04 3:35pm
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#143236
Caroline
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 143021
 Getting a uro
Wow, I’m going to print this out as my care sheet for when I’m ready to get uro. The one I want is a beautiful black and yellow pattern. Is that at geryi?
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09/16/04 3:48pm
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#143245
WaveRunner
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Message To: Caroline In reference to Message Id: 143236
Getting a uro
I saw a Male Mali that was black and yellow. Couldnt tell ya Caroline
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09/16/04 4:02pm
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#143268
Caroline
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Message To: WaveRunner In reference to Message Id: 143245
 Getting a uro
Thx.
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09/16/04 4:37pm
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Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 143021
Getting a uro
thank you uro12303 i really appriciate all the info.about the diet, i have been told that they can be fed iguana food is this true? as for the cage i havent gotten it yet (or the uro). i plan on getting it a week or two before i get the uro so i can make sure the temps are right and everything. in the basking spot i plan and putting some kind of rock formation.the rock will be high enough so it brings the lizard within 6 to 8 " of the uv-b light. in the middle of the enclosure i will have a large sand-blasted grape vine (or any big piece of wood).on the cool side (and though out the enclosure). also would a reptile hammock be good for a uro.i will have a food dish for varies greens. i will not have a water dish though as they attain water through their food. i also know malis love to dig so i will make sure the objects are pressed downs an rest on the bottom of the cage.
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09/17/04 12:03am
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Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 143536
Getting a uro
Caroline I believe the Uro. that you are referring to is a mali, possibly a male. They generally have a yellow body with some form of a design whether it be lighter spots or something else, and they have nearly pitch black legs, tail, and head go to deerfernfarms.com the have great pics. They are considered the best first time Uro. because of their size, temperment and heartiness.
Rcb the food dish that you should use is a shallow one about a half an inch deep, because if they can’t see the food they often will not eat it. The basking rock that I recomend using is slate it retains heat well and is flat, they are cheap and you can pick one up at a home depot or other similar store. As for building it up so high I would not recomend doing this. If there is a way try to bring the light closer to the Uro. If you were to have the basking spot so high the uro. could possibly get a hold of the light and burn itself. You do not need it 6-8 inches from your uro I think 10-12 inches is a sufficient distance. You will also need a hide box in there, this will give your Uro. much needed comfort and will keep stress to a minimum. A low hide is best they like to be able to have there back against the ceiling. I use a upside down shoe box with a hole cut into it and although it is not pretty it works well. I have tried to find a corner hide that would work good for a Uro. at petshops and the expo but have yet to come across something that I like.
The thing that I forgot last night was what your ambient temps where but since you have yet to purchase your enclosure this can wait to a another time. A 60 gallon tank is a good choice for a mali I would try to find one that was only 16 inches tall that is a good height to have.
As for the person your name I don’t remember that said this would make a good caresheet, I would just like to say that this is all just my opinion and not the written truth. I stand behind everything I have said and most is considred general knowledge. Everything you hear on this and any other forum you should take with a grain of salt. I have only had one uro. for a year or so and I myself am learning all the time. Do extensive research, ask more knowledgable people and never listen to just one person, the information they are giving you may be incorrect and can harm your Uro. A forum is a place where novice people (although many people on here have kept uro’s for a long time and are experts) ask questions and get in return replies from people who have had similar things happen. I have read through this forum numerous times and much of the information given out is false so be careful.
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09/17/04 1:01am
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Uro12303
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 143548
Getting a uro
Ok it was you Caroline thank’s for the compliment.
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09/17/04 1:02am
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Rcb
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 143549
Getting a uro
in the summer months my family and i go to the river for a week or less. iv heard of people just leaving out iguana dried food while there gone( only when the uro is healthy) is this o.k to do?
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09/18/04 12:04am
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Uro12303
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Message To: Rcb In reference to Message Id: 144312
Getting a uro
No I don’t think that it is with all of the lights that they need and they will need to be on, there is too much of a chance of fire to keep it there alone. Another reason is that though they will eat dried iguana food they should still be offered greens. There are many things that you can do, Pogos grandma went on vacation to disney land I think and had someone watch her for her. Another thing is that many pet stores will baby sit pets for you while you are gone. I don’t know hoe exspensive this will be but it is an idea.
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09/18/04 1:33am
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Uro12303
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Message To: Uro12303 In reference to Message Id: 144410
Getting a uro
Rcb,
I had an idea and I don’t know how good it is but it may enable you to get a bearded dragon first instead. I know that you can’t have live crickets in your house because your folks wont allow it but I was looking in my Dr’s Foster & Smith magazine when I came across freeze dried crickets. I don’t know if these crickets have all of the same nutritional value of live crickets but you can find out. I also know that you had your heart set on a Uromastyx but if the dead crickets are just as nutritional as the live ones I would recomend that you get a Bearded Dragon instead. Bearded Dragons make great pets. They are very responsive and timid. Thet are not as much work as a Uro. and much more is known about them. They are also cheaper. And if after a year or so you have kept a bearded dragon and have done so successfully you should then get the Uro. and with the experience you have gotten from keeping the BD there is far less that would go wrong. Tale me what you think? If you still have your heart set on a Uro. or if the dried crickets are not nutritional enough tale me Ok and I’ll see what else I can find.
John
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09/18/04 4:18am
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