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Quick fat question

captotterboy Mar 29, 2006 05:38 PM

Hey,
How do i know if i am feeding my Sub-adult veil too much? How do i know if he is getting fat or not?

Jeff

Replies (1)

Carlton Mar 29, 2006 05:47 PM

Look at the base of the tail. The cross section of the tail should be oval from top to bottom, not completely round (too fat). You should not see really prominent muscle outlines along the tail (too skinny). It's OK to see ribs when the cham is stretched and climbing around. Legs should not be so thin that the muscles show sharply. Also, weigh him on a schedule so you can catch weight changes before you might notice. It's a good idea to have a "baseline" healthy weight in case you need it.

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