Reptile & Amphibian Forums

???

you gotta come with some more detail than that man. how about some background on the animal and setup details? at least something!
-----
robyn@proexotics.com

Pro Exotics Reptiles

My apologies. Ok, i have the BT that i bought yesterday in a 90 gallon tank right now. I am working on an outdoor cage, by the way anyone got any ideas for that? His hot spot is 100, and ate a mouse yesterday, decided to offer food, it was time for him to eat, according to the stores regimen. Anything else you need?Just ask. I understand that it has to go through an aclimation period, it can take as much time as it needs to. I was just wondering how much time(in other keepers experiences) has it taken for an owner to see normal activity.Again i apoloigize for the last post

In reality, I think few keepers (including myself) know what normal activity is...

But I know what you're asking, is how long before it shows less fear of people (this is abnormal activity, but hey..).

This depends on the age of the lizard, what it went through to get to you, the length of time in captivity, the individual personality of the lizard, and how you treat it. Lots more things, like genetics, health, the time of year, the weather that day, etc. all will affect your lizard.

So your answer would be, from one week, to never, and all the time spans in between. =)

I have a WC adult rudi. After 9 months, he came and put his head on my hand today, but still slapped me when I went to pick him up.
He just doesn't like that, - get it? Nobody will ever force them to 'like' anything.
D.

acclimation can take anywhere from 3 days to 3 months, or more.

it is all about the health of the animal, the quality of the setup and husbandry, and the experience of the keeper.

do your best, and play the acclimation thing by ear. if the monitor is shy or defensive, don't push it too much. Blackthroats are very outgoing with strong personalities, it will let you clearly know when it isn't happy about things.

as for setup, check out our caresheet at our site. you basking site should be at LEAST 120, and you made no mention of substrates, humidity, ambient temps, hide spots, regular diet, etc.

follow the caresheet closely, give the animal a few weeks, reevaluate "acclimation" and then give it another 4 weeks if necessary. rinse and repeat.

each animal is different, but you will speed and strengthen the process by offering an ideal setup and great husbandry. if you have questions, make them specific, and then ask : )
-----
robyn@proexotics.com

Pro Exotics Reptiles

I mentioned nothing of the substrate, because all i have is newspaper. I heard that i should use it until the first defecation has occured and to looked for anything unusual.Now i do have one question, you said i needed 120 as a basking spot...can you suggest a company or a specific bulb that can do it?

using an elevated basking spot, you can use a 45-60 watt GE halogen bulb and get great temps. check out our caresheets and FAQs for more details...
-----
robyn@proexotics.com

Pro Exotics Reptiles

I read your care sheet very carefully. It helped quite a bit. Obviously you have the bulb that i need, you also have a couple of other things that can become useful too. How do i order through you or the company?

Sorry i miss read the GE for PE, but i still need a couple of things.

call me at the office, 303 347-0500

: )
-----
robyn@proexotics.com

Pro Exotics Reptiles

I mount them at 16 0r so inches with 130-140 degree basking spots from plywood. 5 dollars a bulb, durable tough and long lasting.