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RE: How to syringe-feed?

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Posted by: robyn@ProExotics at Wed Mar 11 16:22:36 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by robyn@ProExotics ]  
   

An entire block of posts, wiped out over silliness : )

You don't need to force feed or issue a laxative, you just need some better temps.

Low to mid 80's are fine for ambient temps, but providing a basking temp of 130F (surface temp, measured with a temp gun) will get your lizard's metabolism up and running, appetite and activity will increase, as will poopsterisms.

At 100-105F for basking, the digestive system is like thick molasses, and it just doesn't run as well as it should.

Best of luck.
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