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Sonya
at Tue Apr 27 21:26:07 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Sonya ]
In my limited experience I would say...one, raise him a basking spot to 120-130* and set for a gradient down to 75 on the low side. Give him all the crix he will eat. Dish for water big enough to soak in. I personally try the handle them now so that they get used to it right away. But that will depend on the temperament and reaction. My first was totally accepting of handling by the time it got home and has been a puppy since. The second threw a cow and we went to the let it get used to us first route. Now, this takes longer than the instant handling with the first,but months later she is a puppy too. They are little babies and hardwired to hide so they don't get eaten.
>>I recently bought a hatchling savannah, he's no more than 6 inches in length, if that. Fairly tiny guy. When i brought him home, he seemed very alert, active, but was not too interested in his food. I left him alone with half a dozen medium sized crickets for 24 hours. Still nothing. I eventually ended up having to raise the temperatures from 85 to 90, 95. He is doing EXTREMELY better now. He has ate a dozen crickets within the last two days. I know it's not alot of savannahs when young like that, BUT it's an improvement for him. I'm quite satisfied. Well, anyhow, my question/concern now is, is that he is quite shy. He won't eat infront of me or anyone. Is this common? Should I be worried about this perhaps leading to aggression issues later on? Is there any possible way I can break him of this? Could this all be that he is still adjusting to his new home? -- To me, it's nothing major. He's welcome to have all the privacy he wants, but I'm just concerned for him. Any suggestions or thoughts are highly appreciated.
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>>Thanks :]
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Sonya
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RE: Hatchling Savannah - Sonya, Tue Apr 27 21:26:07 2004