shinglebacks outside

[saikrett]

Just wondering if i would be able to keep shinglebacks in my backyard. I live in ther sutherland Shire and was wondering if they might suffer respitory problems. Also, anybody know how much to expect to pay for some singlebacks?

 

[Alexahnder]

i wouldn't. It is extremly likeyly that they will suffer respiratory problems unless you are able to create a very dry warm environment outside.

 

[Guest]

after 12 months in coastal aereas outside they will die

 

[NoOne]

R.I.P Shinglebacks east of the ranges.

 

[Greebo]

I know lots of people here in Wagga that keep shinglebacks in outside enclosures. I very much doubt that the conditions would differ much from Sydney. If anything it is colder here.
The prices can vary greatly but $150 seems to be the average now. There is a guy here in Wagga that is a well known breeder and he should have plenty for sale this season.

 

[NoOne]

Ask Steve S about it greebs.
It's all because of humidity, Shinglebacks will always die if they are kept outside on the eastcoast.

 

[Guest]

keep em inside and offer em water for short periods twice a week or movr to the country

 

[saikrett]

thanks guys,
i don't think i've got the money for them yet, but i'll look at getting them one day, keeping them inside

 

[Whaa]

I think you can do it if you set up the enclosure properly eg. no grass, plants, soil or anything that created moisture, just have a simple set up with sand, rocks, stones etc and a water bowl. As long as there is no vegetation in the enclosure then the enclosure should not attract any moisture.