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Reptile husbandry (common health issues (related to poor husbandry,…
Reptile husbandry
common health issues
related to poor husbandry
malnutrition, rough handling
metabolic bone disease
shedding problems
respiratory issues
gut impaction
egg binding
parasites
heat
require heat lamps
they come from habitats close to the equator
make sure they are out of reach to avoid injury
must match natural heatlevels
thermostat
could cause serious health issues
cleaning
varied requirments
cleaned once a month
aquatic should be cleaned twice a week
highly sensitive to disinfectant
ingestion of disinfectant
behaviour
less active than other mammals
conserve energy
shedding
eat their dead skin
never regain tail
substrate
try to match their natural habitat
paper - cheap and easy
sand, bark, earth, gravel
gut impaction can be fatal
humidity
moisture level
for healthy skin and eyes
spray bottle
hydrometer
diet
most exotic animals dont eat everyday
carnivores
usually snakes
omnivores
most lizards and turtles
herbivores
some lizards and chelonia
housing
terrestrial
arboreal
aquatic