I totally understand where you are coming from. I agree that in most aspects it is probably best to imitate an animal's life in the wild as much as possible in captivity. However, unlike in the wild where these guys can die very young, we have the opportunity to improve on what they have in nature. Sure, they live on a sandy dirt type substrate in the wild, but if we can find a substrate that would almost never cause impactions, should we not use it?

I am totally with you on the blow-dryer thing. I think my uros would [bleep] a brick if I tried to use one on them. They all love their soaks and the gentle towel dry I give them after to help with the shed. I pay special attention to my big male, since he has shedding problems.

By the way, don't think I was trying to attack your husbandry at all. I love ProExotics and the way that you guys have changed the expectations of what a pet store does. You said you were looking to bring out some thought-provoking discussion, well there ya go.
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1.3 Uromastyx Maliensis (Ricky, Quinn, Anna, Drusilla)

0.2 Varanus Timorensis (Zealot, Willow)

1.1 Varanus Acanthurus (Eddie, Roxie)

0.0.1 Uromastyx Aegypticus (Kronk)

0.0.2 Ceratophrys Ornata (Mojo, Jabba)

0.1 Geochelone Carbonaria (Turtle)

1.0 Rhacodactylus Ciliatus (Smeagol)



Emily

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