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and what is more desirable
length or width
and how long can they go without eating
acctually can you tell me how many inches long wide and tall it should be
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Alyssa is basically right, but I would add that a 6' x 2' cage is minimun for a savannah to survive- not to have a good life.
An actual minimum size cage for a savannah to actaully enjoy life would be more like 8 feet long, 4 feet tall, and 4 feet wide. They should have the opportunity to dig their own burrow, which requires a large amount of clean dirt-like 1.5 feet deep- at least in one part of the cage. Thats if you want the lizard to have a good quality of life.
I had a savannah for nearly 5 years, and he lived in a 6' x 2' x 2' cage, and I will never do that to such a large lizard again. It is no life for them. Unfortunately once I got him, I did not have a place to put such a large cage, and couldnt find anyone else who could provide such a home either.
As far as length versus height, they are ground dwellers, so length is most important, but it still takes a fairly tall enclosure to provide the depth for digging, and still have enough airspace to provide the temperature gradient that they need- from 70-something degrees up to well over 100 degrees.
Young savs eat about every other day- babies maybe even every day. Adults eat at least once a week- probably twice. Depends on the individual.
I would imagine a healthy adult could go several weeks without eating(if it absolutely had to), but I wouldnt recommend doing it. A young sav shouldnt go more than a couple weeks without food- but again, I wouldnt recommend it.
They do cost a fair amount to keep between the caging cost, electricity, and lots of rodents or chicks. And big lizards make big smelly poop- often.
It only takes about a year or 2 for a savannah to be 3.5 feet long, so please consider this very seriously. It is very hard to re-home an adult monitor later- lots of people will sound interested, but chances are, no-one qualified will actually be able to take him.
That being said, savannahs are neat lizards, and can have great temperments, and be a fun pet if they are taken care of properly.
Here is a link to order a book, "The Savannah Monitor Lizard: The Truth About Varanus Exanthematicus" that I recommend, its very affordable, like 12 bucks plus a few bucks shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Savannah-Monitor-Lizard-Varanus-Exanthematicus/dp/0952663295/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1205086440&sr=8-1
Hope this helps.
Alyssa is basically right, but I would add that a 6' x 2' cage is minimun for a savannah to survive- not to have a good life.
An actual minimum size cage for a savannah to actaully enjoy life would be more like 8 feet long, 4 feet tall, and 4 feet wide. They should have the opportunity to dig their own burrow, which requires a large amount of clean dirt-like 1.5 feet deep- at least in one part of the cage. Thats if you want the lizard to have a good quality of life.
I had a savannah for nearly 5 years, and he lived in a 6' x 2' x 2' cage, and I will never do that to such a large lizard again. It is no life for them. Unfortunately once I got him, I did not have a place to put such a large cage, and couldnt find anyone else who could provide such a home either.
As far as length versus height, they are ground dwellers, so length is most important, but it still takes a fairly tall enclosure to provide the depth for digging, and still have enough airspace to provide the temperature gradient that they need- from 70-something degrees up to well over 100 degrees.
Young savs eat about every other day- babies maybe even every day. Adults eat at least once a week- probably twice. Depends on the individual.
I would imagine a healthy adult could go several weeks without eating(if it absolutely had to), but I wouldnt recommend doing it. A young sav shouldnt go more than a couple weeks without food- but again, I wouldnt recommend it.
They do cost a fair amount to keep between the caging cost, electricity, and lots of rodents or chicks. And big lizards make big smelly poop- often.
It only takes about a year or 2 for a savannah to be 3.5 feet long, so please consider this very seriously. It is very hard to re-home an adult monitor later- lots of people will sound interested, but chances are, no-one qualified will actually be able to take him.
That being said, savannahs are neat lizards, and can have great temperments, and be a fun pet if they are taken care of properly.
Here is a link to order a book, "The Savannah Monitor Lizard: The Truth About Varanus Exanthematicus" that I recommend, its very affordable, like 12 bucks plus a few bucks shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Savannah-Monitor-Lizard-Varanus-Exanthematicus/dp/0952663295/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1205086440&sr=8-1
Hope this helps.
What are common health problems for labs?
I'm adopting one tomorrow and while it's supposedly from two lab parents it could be from anyone but I'll just assume it really is a lab.
I just need a heads up on what to speak to my vet about when I take her tomorrow.
Answer
Labs are fantastic dogs but unfortunately they have been over bred and can have several health issues.
Many have a variety of skin problems and allergies. I have seen this most often in chocolate labs. Many of them tend to be on the hefty side, so monitoring food is a good habit to start. Aside from being unhealthy, if they put on too much weight too quickly, it can increase their risk of hip dysplasia.
Most dogs who have it are genetically predisposed to this but trauma and rapid growth (common in large breed dogs) have been shown to increase their chances of getting this painful and debilitating disease.
Cancer can be common in the breed as well. I have seen a greater occurrence of elbow dysplasia in them as well.
They can have different types of eye problems such as progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts and retinal dysplasia.
There are other less common problems as well. I know it sounds like a lot already, right?! There is no guarantee that your pup would have any of these issues.
You could ask about mom and dad and see if they have had any of these problems. If so, then at least you can be aware that your dog may have the same disease process in the future.
It is great that you are taking her to the vet asap. After a thorough exam they will instruct you on what to do. Make sure you get her on a good quality large breed puppy food. Many of the diseases I listed above do not appear until adulthood and beyond. You can certainly ask the vet about the occurrence of these and if there is anything you need to be concerned about.
Best of luck with your sweet baby! Thanks for adopting.
Labs are fantastic dogs but unfortunately they have been over bred and can have several health issues.
Many have a variety of skin problems and allergies. I have seen this most often in chocolate labs. Many of them tend to be on the hefty side, so monitoring food is a good habit to start. Aside from being unhealthy, if they put on too much weight too quickly, it can increase their risk of hip dysplasia.
Most dogs who have it are genetically predisposed to this but trauma and rapid growth (common in large breed dogs) have been shown to increase their chances of getting this painful and debilitating disease.
Cancer can be common in the breed as well. I have seen a greater occurrence of elbow dysplasia in them as well.
They can have different types of eye problems such as progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts and retinal dysplasia.
There are other less common problems as well. I know it sounds like a lot already, right?! There is no guarantee that your pup would have any of these issues.
You could ask about mom and dad and see if they have had any of these problems. If so, then at least you can be aware that your dog may have the same disease process in the future.
It is great that you are taking her to the vet asap. After a thorough exam they will instruct you on what to do. Make sure you get her on a good quality large breed puppy food. Many of the diseases I listed above do not appear until adulthood and beyond. You can certainly ask the vet about the occurrence of these and if there is anything you need to be concerned about.
Best of luck with your sweet baby! Thanks for adopting.
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