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Hi all, first timer posting here.
We got a diamond yearling (sex unknown) nearly 3 months ago and 'he' has only fed twice, he regurgitated his first feed with us due to lack of enough heat and stress maybe, but the next 2 feeds were successful, but he not feed for about 6 weeks now and from what I hear that is quite normal this time of year. I guess i am looking for reassurance that this is normal for a yearling and how often I should re-try?
Secondly, I have queried this with the reptile specialist store that we bought our set up from, but they have advised that we should heat to 28c 24/7.... this seems unnatural from where they come from eg. NSW Sth Coast, where I have lived and it never get's that hot overnight... thoughts??
Lastly, should we have a UV light? We have infrared for heating and a heatpad, but they have said it's up to us to add UV, is it necessary?
He is happy and healthy looking and has successfully shed once.
Thanks!!!
We got a diamond yearling (sex unknown) nearly 3 months ago and 'he' has only fed twice, he regurgitated his first feed with us due to lack of enough heat and stress maybe, but the next 2 feeds were successful, but he not feed for about 6 weeks now and from what I hear that is quite normal this time of year. I guess i am looking for reassurance that this is normal for a yearling and how often I should re-try?
Secondly, I have queried this with the reptile specialist store that we bought our set up from, but they have advised that we should heat to 28c 24/7.... this seems unnatural from where they come from eg. NSW Sth Coast, where I have lived and it never get's that hot overnight... thoughts??
Lastly, should we have a UV light? We have infrared for heating and a heatpad, but they have said it's up to us to add UV, is it necessary?
He is happy and healthy looking and has successfully shed once.
Thanks!!!
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