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CDN_Blood
Rainbow oddball
Canada
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 Posted - 28/03/2011 : 17:47:02
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Okay, so Tagz is *considerably* calmer now that it's in a proper environment. It's still in a quarantine setup and will be for another few weeks, but at least I can get near it now without it going for gold in the defence department, so I grabbed a couple more shots...
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TODD
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 28/03/2011 : 20:23:20
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| Very very nice! Glad to hear he/she is calming down in a proper environment. How long were you planning for a total quarantine, if I might ask? |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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CDN_Blood
Rainbow oddball
Canada
489 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 02:51:16
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Originally posted by Snakesitter
...How long were you planning for a total quarantine, if I might ask?
I usually keep a new snake under pretty sterile conditions (newspaper, minimum decor, very close monitoring) for 6-8 weeks just to be safe. Once I feel confident that it's healthy and adjusted, I'll add substrate and more branches & such depending on the species.
This particular young pup was something that was just dropped-off at a local reptile rescue and had mites when it was brought to me, so I may lengthen the quarantine to 9-12 weeks just to make sure there's no second batch of parasites that crop-up. I have invested entirely too much time in my other snakes to allow *those* to spread, and with a gravid female in the house it's particularly concerning, so I'll probably opt for a good, long quarantine. |
TODD
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gmac
Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
710 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 12:13:53
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| cracking looking snake, glad everything seems to be working out for this little one |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 17:49:28
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I think you're very smart to consider the longer period, CDN. The more snakes we get, the more trouble an outbreak can cause. I admittedly take it to extremes: unless I've dealt with a breeder more than once and with no issues, any animal that comes in get a full six-month quarantine. I always wash between these animals and my core collection, and even tools get scrubbed between them. But as I said, I'm on the extreme side.
Again, the new arrival looks great, and I love the name! Please keep us posted as to how he/she goes! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
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Posted - 30/03/2011 : 00:28:43
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I really love this little cutie. Glad to hear that (s)he is settling in nicely. Mites SUCK (no pun intended, lol!), I know what you are going through. When I first brought my female Albino BCI home, she was literally covered in them and honest to goodness, sometimes I think she suffered brain damage from lack of blood.  It took me forever to get her completely mite free and I was meticulous to keep from spreading the little b*s*ards. At least this little one is now in a better environment and will hopefully be a wonderful friend for you.  |
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A playmate for Skyler - update
