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murrindindi
at Sun Apr 17 06:55:49 2011 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by murrindindi ]
Yes, I did answer my own question!
I believe it WAS too much too often (in that case, upwards of 30 pinky/fuzzie mice per week), that ultimately caused the death of that monitor... Unfortunately, many people feed varanids that way; as if they were mammals (3 large meals a day, every day), no thought as to how much energy their monitor is using in it`s tiny box, so even under optimum temps, good whole prey diets etc, etc, they become obese in a relatively short time, and as with any animal, obesity can lead to very serious health problems.
I do agree with you all that the studies that have been done are far from the "complete picture", but they are still a guide.
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RE: **MURRINDINDI- Feeding Savs in Captivity - murrindindi, Sun Apr 17 06:55:49 2011