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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:58 pm Post subject: viv size? |
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how big will a viv need to be for an adult spiney tail monitor?
-nick- _________________ 2.1 Heterodon Nasicus
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Scott W Site Admin

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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You could use a 3ft x 2ft x 2ft or a 4ft x18" x 2ft (w,d,h)
My vivs are 34" x 30" x 18" which 7 sq ft of floor space.
Also very important to get a great basking spot, but without over heating the whole viv. _________________
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Nelson Key Member

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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I have mine in a 48x15x18 Viv which is OK. But I'd prefer a 4x2x2 for him though due to how active he is. Unfortunately space is tight at the mo, so this will have to wait. |
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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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how about a 5"x2"x2" (l,w,d) "=foot
lol
-nick-
p.s a nice high basking spot around 125f-130f
with a cold end at 75f? hows that sound
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Scott W Site Admin

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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that's good Nick, although make sure it can bask at lower temps too (build that stack ) _________________
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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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ok.how long do they take to become adult size.
also he/she takes 4-5 medium cricks every 3 days is this too much much or should i give him/her more and more often.although he/she wont eat if he/she has had enough. _________________ 2.1 Heterodon Nasicus
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1.1 Varanus acanthurus
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Nelson Key Member

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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If your able to build one that big GO FOR IT! Your Ackie will only appreciate the space. Also try to make the Viv as interesting as possible, It keeps his little brain occupied.
This is mine:
Its changed since then, but you get the jist.
And a picture of the owner:
Currently 22" (56cm), overweight but happy. |
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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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p.s he/she is about 3 inches long.i got him from the essex show.the man with the ponytail to the left of you.lol and my monitor seems to sleep alot?? im just a bit new to lizards! lol _________________ 2.1 Heterodon Nasicus
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Nelson Key Member

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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herp_boi wrote: | ok.how long do they take to become adult size.
also he/she takes 4-5 medium cricks every 3 days is this too much much or should i give him/her more and more often.although he/she wont eat if he/she has had enough. |
That really doesn't sound like a lot at all. How big is S/He?
When there young you can't over feed them. |
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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Nelson wrote: | If your able to build one that big GO FOR IT! Your Ackie will only appreciate the space. Also try to make the Viv as interesting as possible, It keeps his little brain occupied.
This is mine:
Its changed since then, but you get the jist.
And a picture of the owner:
Currently 22" (56cm), overweight but happy. | lol _________________ 2.1 Heterodon Nasicus
1.1 Eryx colubrinus
1.1 Elaphe obsoleta linheimeri leucistic
1.1 Varanus acanthurus
0.1 Python Regius
0.0.10 varanus acanthurus eggs.
0.0.31 Heterodon nasicus eggs.
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