I am considering getting a couple of sub adult imports. What should be my first step? If they have parasites could they spread to my other animals just by being in the same room or quarantining them to thier own enclosures enough? I am guessing external parasites could travel to the other cages but should i be worried about internal ones? Approx how much does a vet charge for a parasite removal treatment and does one visit usually enough to kill the parasites?
Thanks
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Imported ETB
BobLabla
Dec 06, 2009 08:49 AM
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basinboa
Dec 07, 2009 09:49 AM
Yes there are internal parasites that can travel to other cages and one example of that is Chlamydophila psitaci, that can travel through air and infect your whole collection.
Other stuff like Cryptosporidium need to be carried to other cages via the husbandry equipment, hands, etc, but the oocysts are extremely resistend to almost all kinds of desinfectants, lasts for a long time in the enviroment and has no treatment so far.
These are only examples and there are also many other factors such as stress, bad adaptation that could lead to death of the emeralds. This is especially true with this species as it is very fragile.
Considering the costs with vet checks, drugs, treatments and stress will may go thru, WC are really not worth.
CB northern emeralds can be bought for around U$500 and sometimes a bit less. A WC U$200 emerald may cost you another U$300 in the next few months after you buy it, with no garantee of success.
If you still want WC, read all caresheets you can find, be very patient when feeding (small prey items and long intervals for the first 6 months) and cross your fingers.
chance0540
Dec 08, 2009 04:40 PM
Have to agree. Really no reason to buy WC. Better off spending a little more for CB. What you get far outweighs the cost diff. $500/$550 will get you a very nice CB, $300 you roll the dice on health.. and still end up w/a crappy looking Emmy.
http://signalherp.com/surplus_etb.htm
RobMcRobbie
Dec 13, 2009 01:09 AM
Don't waste your time with WC... I wouldn't take one if someone PAID ME, nevermind using my hard-earned dollars... It is just not worth all the troubles that come with them, and believe you me... you will have problems... I have batted 8 for 10 WC emeralds that landed in my freezer... the 2 that I still own were problem-free from the beginning..
Do yourself a favor, stay away from importers and pay Rico Walder a visit...
Rob
