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Alex961
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 New to Forum and a Few Questions

Hi, everyone!! I have a few questions about my Uro. How much greens should I feed him and what other food should I feed him like pellets, fruits ect. Should I have a water dish for him? Can you order greens for your Uro online? What type of sand should I use? Right now I’m using washed play sand. I’m looking for a cage for my Uro. What size cage should I use? Where is a good place to buy a cage from in South Carolina? Thanks

-Alex



08/27/08  08:56pm

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Gnuby
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  Message To: Alex961   In reference to Message Id: 1844596


 New to Forum and a Few Questions

...So... How much research did you do BEFORE you bought the lizard...?



08/27/08  11:13pm

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Sahells Mom
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  Message To: Alex961   In reference to Message Id: 1844596


 New to Forum and a Few Questions

Alex, please answer the questions posted on "PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING". It helps us answer your questions, if we have some answers to out questions first!



08/28/08  07:05am

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Jbreddawg
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  Message To: Alex961   In reference to Message Id: 1844596


 New to Forum and a Few Questions

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What size cage should I use?



What do you have him in now ??



08/28/08  08:54am

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Shaunauro
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  Message To: Jbreddawg   In reference to Message Id: 1844906


 New to Forum and a Few Questions

1) How long have you owned the animal

2) Dimensions of the enclosure you are using. Measure it- do not guess or give gallon size

3) Species (if known), length, and weight of the animal

4) Listing of all animals kept in the enclosure referred to in the post

5) Basking spot temperature and how that temperature was measured

6) Temperature throughout the rest of the enclosure (warm and cool areas) and how these temperatures were measured e.g. digital thermometer, stick on dial thermometer. Provide the nighttime temperatures as well.

7) Acknowledge whether you are using a UVB bulb and if so, the brand, age of bulb, and distance from the bulb to the uromastyx

8) Diet items being fed and how often each item is fed

9) List of the supplements being used, how much is used, and how often the supplement is used

10) Type of substrate (cage bottom material). If this is sand, state whether it is calcium sand

11) Describe your animal’s daily routine. When it exits the hide, when it retreats for the night, how long it is usually out throughout the day, is it active during this time, how much time does it spend sitting on the basking spot….

12) Describe your animal’s appetite.

13) Describe any unusual behaviors you are seeing or any recent changes in behavior. Also note whether any recent modifications have been made to this animal’s environment. e.g new enclosure, move to another room, new heat bulb....

14) Describe how often this animal is handled and the type of handling.

15) State whether the animal has been to a vet, when that was, and whether the animal was diagnosed with a medical condition. Also state whether the uromastyx has ever had a fecal check. If so states when the fecal check was done, what was found, and if medication was prescribed.

Photos of the animal and/or issue can be extremely helpful.

The more questions that you provide answers to, the quicker and more accurate the return answers/replies will be.



08/28/08  09:19am

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Leanoconnor
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  Message To: Shaunauro   In reference to Message Id: 1844923


 New to Forum and a Few Questions

deer fern farms has a great info page on all you need to know on basic care. That’s where I got most of my info before I got my little guy’s and so far we have had no problems with them.
lot’s of luck



08/28/08  09:30am


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