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Well today I became a new owner of a male uro. I got him at a reptile show. My son & I currently own an iguana and now the uro (Buddy). Please give me any info that I should know about the care etc.. I'll post pics asap. Thanks debs

There is some good information in this forum but some of the best experts are at this link below.

http://www.deerfernfarms.com

Don't skimp on the heat and don't make insects the staple of their diet. You will see what I mean as you read more.

Thanks for the info. I will go one and read about everything.

Good luck on your study of Uros! I assume you have already been to this link since you are at this forum.
http://www.kingsnake.com/uromastyx/

There are several good sites but the Deer Fern Farms breeders are my personal favorites.

Take care!
-Justin

I know that mine is not to healthy but I'm trying everything to get him better. He is very sleepy, really doesn't eat much and his poop was all water (brown and smelly)

>>I know that mine is not to healthy but I'm trying everything to get him better. He is very sleepy, really doesn't eat much and his poop was all water (brown and smelly)

Ooo, sounds like there may be parasite issues. I would get Buddy (or at the very least, a fresh fecal sample) to your herp vet pronto. Normal uro poo is firm and kind of like toothpaste. Getting rid of any parasites (and no other handling for a while) and keeping proper heat will get him well soon!

Best of luck and welcome to the forum!
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Torey
Salem, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
1.1 Uromastyx Maliensis (Tank and Turtle)
1.1 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser and Leeloo)
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1.0 Sunset Dwarf Gourami (Sideshow)
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Thank you. I will be taking him in Monday. Result will be posted.

Glad your here and can't wait to see Buddy

I see you have already been given one of the best links out
there as far as care goes from a forum friend !

So I just jumped in, to say good luck with your new guy, and feel free to ask any questions you may have .

A bunch of good people here to help !
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Eve

Thank you. You will hear from either my son - L0rider or myself about Buddy aka Big boy. We need all the help that we can get. He is not doing well and I am very worried about him.