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RE: new savannah monitor.. prolapse?

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Posted by: Robyn@ProExotics at Mon Oct 24 00:21:49 2011  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Robyn@ProExotics ]  
   

Hey Mike, skimming most of the thread, it does sound like you have setup issues.

Stop with the band aids to overcome fundamental issues : )

Lots of airflow to create a cooler spot is not the way you wanna go. Your cage should limit venting, not encourage it. Otherwise, especially with a high wattage bulb, you are just creating a beef jerky machine, and your lizard is the jerky. That creates poor results.

We set up cages with 130, 140, 150F hot spots using a simple 50 watt Halogen flood bulb. It is about limiting venting (heat loss) and using an elevated basking spot.

Some basic husbandry techniques will get you further along in the game.

Best of luck.
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