GaretMac
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Hey all!
We brought home a yearling Sulcata Sunday. We had done all the research and committed to this species. I'm a former vet tech, paramedic, and Great Dane breeder, but this is a bit of uncharted territory. We have made fresh grass, hays, and sparingly veggies available to her, but have yet to see her eat more than a bite or two. She did have a bowel movement on me at the store Sunday before we brought her home but none since. We are soaking daily in warm water to assure hydration, no drinking even in the soak. She is in a 50 gallon long tank with a water dish, food on a flat surface, uvb and heat lamps and a hiding hut. Temp ranges from 75-95 from one end to the other. She is perky and active out of the terrarium but prefers a corner when in the tank. She also has daily access to our back yard that is fenced. Is this normal shyness and acclimation? We have bought pedialyte but have not added it to soak yet. She has not had any discharge. Any advice appreciated!
Garet
We brought home a yearling Sulcata Sunday. We had done all the research and committed to this species. I'm a former vet tech, paramedic, and Great Dane breeder, but this is a bit of uncharted territory. We have made fresh grass, hays, and sparingly veggies available to her, but have yet to see her eat more than a bite or two. She did have a bowel movement on me at the store Sunday before we brought her home but none since. We are soaking daily in warm water to assure hydration, no drinking even in the soak. She is in a 50 gallon long tank with a water dish, food on a flat surface, uvb and heat lamps and a hiding hut. Temp ranges from 75-95 from one end to the other. She is perky and active out of the terrarium but prefers a corner when in the tank. She also has daily access to our back yard that is fenced. Is this normal shyness and acclimation? We have bought pedialyte but have not added it to soak yet. She has not had any discharge. Any advice appreciated!
Garet
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