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I was wondering if the quarantine period for a new uro can be reduced if a good reptile vet gives the uro a clean bill of health? I'm taking Isis to the vet hopefully on Friday for a fecal and a complete physical and am hoping to introduce her to Ra before the brumation period.
Thanks all 
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1.1 Mali Uromastyx (Ra and Isis)
Sunfox,
My suggestion would be to keep the new uro quarantined. There are many known (and I am certain unknown) disease and illnesses that will not be caught by a routine exam. There are certain organisms and parasites that are easily missed on fecal smears and floats. Some illnesses do not have readily accessible tests and others do not have a conclusive test at all. Also keep in mind that a number of illnesses have incubation periods of weeks so an infected animal may appear quite healthy for some time.
As no vet can 'guarantee' a healthy uromastyx even with a considerable amount of tests, I would suggest playing it safe for Ra's sake.
np
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