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 Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:27 am Post subject: Info on Fruit Bats? |
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Anyone got some info (experiance based) on Egyptian Fruit Bats? (or point me the the right direction)
Many thanks.
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Dan
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Smelly orrible things, based on a friends colony. You'd be better of getting a raptor of some form in the same space, that way you can feed it on left over rodents 
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Stuart
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| Dan wrote: | | Smelly orrible things, based on a friends colony. You'd be better of getting a raptor of some form in the same space, that way you can feed it on left over rodents |
 Dans not far wrong there..they stink and create a hell of a lot of sloppy waste!!!I had a friend that used to keep them..lovely animals but too messy for me.
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Scott W
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preferred temp range for them? diet? any other helpfull husbandry tips?
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Hold your breath and wear wellies whilst cleaning out?
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Stuart
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Large enclosure..lots of fruit and green..don't think they need additional heating.
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| I'll get Lou to ask in work for you Scott, I know they keep them there. |
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| Fixx wrote: | | I'll get Lou to ask in work for you Scott, I know they keep them there. |
thanks....
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Don't they like fruit pastels  
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Dan
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Diet wise, mix of fruits (soft ones are preferred ie peach texture) and i think he said they like certain flower heads (he isn't in so i can't confirm but when he gets back i'll ask)
Temps wise, in a 16x16x7 enclosure he has 3 spot bulbs (guarded but no thermostat) though again i'm not sure if this is just lighting and will have to wait till he gets back.
Just like to emphasise one last thing.... THEY STINK (even if they are kinda cute)
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