Hi, all! Long time no post. Sorry for not being here, but the iPhone app was not working for me and I don't have easy access to a desktop, outside work.
I noticed that my Merlin has some new growth, but I'm a bit concerned. Are they lines a bit too deep and the tail scutes seem to be too flared out/wide. Merlin soaks on his own, on a daily basis. He eats natural foods, only; no commercial mixes, like Mazuri. He gets vitamins 2x weekly. His enclosure is kept at around 60% humidity, 78-80F, UVB tube replaced every 6-8 months, 175W heat lamp. Merlin's anywhere between 13-18 yrs old. We're not sure, as I'm his 4th or 5th guardian. All I know is that he had metabolic bone disease, when his rescuer first got him. He had been without a proper UVB light for at least a year, according to his rescuer. She got him back to health with the guidance of a herp vet, but he never grew a whole lot in her care. She actually believe him to be full grown at the time I adopted him, 3.5 yrs ago. But, seems Merlin was far from done and has grown a full inch, even being a fussy eater.
Feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you!
May
I noticed that my Merlin has some new growth, but I'm a bit concerned. Are they lines a bit too deep and the tail scutes seem to be too flared out/wide. Merlin soaks on his own, on a daily basis. He eats natural foods, only; no commercial mixes, like Mazuri. He gets vitamins 2x weekly. His enclosure is kept at around 60% humidity, 78-80F, UVB tube replaced every 6-8 months, 175W heat lamp. Merlin's anywhere between 13-18 yrs old. We're not sure, as I'm his 4th or 5th guardian. All I know is that he had metabolic bone disease, when his rescuer first got him. He had been without a proper UVB light for at least a year, according to his rescuer. She got him back to health with the guidance of a herp vet, but he never grew a whole lot in her care. She actually believe him to be full grown at the time I adopted him, 3.5 yrs ago. But, seems Merlin was far from done and has grown a full inch, even being a fussy eater.
Feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you!
May