Re: hatchling rhino iguana not basking

Posted by BabyHerp on March 01, 2001 at 11:21:23:

In Reply to: hatchling rhino iguana not basking posted by creaturemd on February 28, 2001 at 21:51:49:

Ditch the hidebox? I don't recommend using hideboxes anymore igs are gonna stress anyway (new enviroment,diet,routine,owner blah blah blah..) and a hidebox seems to make them that more shy,unable to cope or delays coping with the REAL world of their new enviroment. My cyclura babies have quite a barren-looking tank. Heatpad, overhead basking lights, good ambient warmth throughout (indoors 70-75 F), and a food/water dish. Simplify. If your baby is getting cold...I'd suggest making sure the ambient temps are no lower than 70 F, and add some probiotics to its diet 1-2 caps for 5 days (pick some up at health food store refrigerated section)Open up the caps,sprinkle on its food. Will give its beneficial microflora a boost (diminish due to stress, temp changes,lower ph... blah blah blah)

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