Finally getting a BT!!

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Posted by Tenor Goddess on May 05, 2003 at 15:56:34:

In Reply to: Finally getting a BT!! posted by timopar on May 05, 2003 at 14:11:22:

Granted that whether you adopt or buy a vet trip is always something that is good to get done just in case.
If you are adopting from a rescue, they should have brought this guy back up to weight (they could have had one like one savannah I rescued that was SO wrath-like he looked like walking death and even now he could still stand to get weight on him..I don't like seeing pelvic bones on any reptiles). In saying that, I don't know the rescuer and I don't know how this guy looked before they took him in...but, if this is how he looked when they got him then they should have made the effort to get him looking better (granted he does not look BAD at all compared to many of the savannahs I've taken in). :)

Just my $0.02 and not flaming anyone, just seeing both sides of the coin.;)

Amanda

:Well, I am finally getting a Black Throat Monitor this weekend. I am extremely excited about getting him, just can't wait.This guy is a rescue that I will be adopting and I have a few questions for you good folks. Being a rescue I am a little concerned that he may not be in as good a shape as I have been told. I will add pics to this message, I was told these pics are of him. To me he looks a little underweight. Do you see anything that would lead you to believe that he is anything but healthy??
:I have read EXTENSIVELY on the care of BT's for quite a while now but still want to be sure and cover my bases.
:Question: I have a large cage for him 7'x3'x2'. It is made of melamine with a single lexan door and 4 4" vents. What would be the best, most economical way of heating his cage?? What do you use? My first thoughts are a large(250watt) infrared heat lamp on the hot side for the 130 deg. basking temp, and about a 100 watt CHE on the cooler side, to keep it around 85 deg.
:Question: He is a rescue, however, he was a well cared for pet and is supposed to be very healthy. He is described as calm in demeanor. What sort of signs should I watch for that he is stressed and or ill? What sort of warnings do BT's give before they whack you, if any? While I am not afraid to get bit, if I can avoid it that would be good :-)
:I have been a reader of this forum for quite a while and know that these topics may have been covered in the past, but I wanted to get some clarification so that I can be sure to give him the best home possible. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
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