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It's cuz they eat poops!!!

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Posted by: 805Ringo at Thu Aug 24 18:57:33 2006   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by 805Ringo ]  
   

Talking to a breeder who breeds both, he informed me most contamination illnesses are the result of when one species eats the poop of another species. This is normal, like a dog who eats its poop to recycle nutrients. Contrasting gut bacteria enters the different tort then death usually occurs. I have a star, a leo and a red foot, I never take for granted hygene practices, meaning each one has its own enclosure, food dish and soaking tub. When they are grazing, they have their own perameters as well!

   

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