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Post subject: Few Quick Questions
Posted: May 02, 2008 - 11:59 PM
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I have an Egyptian uromastyx that I have had for over a year now. I have always been a little worried about moving him over to sand. I was wondering how big is usually a good size to move one over onto sand. What kind of sand is the safest? I have heard that playsand from a store like home depot is good. Also am I supposed to mix the sand with water before I put it into his cage? Would putting him on birdseed be a safer alternative? here is a few pictures of how big he is right now...
Also do you think he looks healthy? I feel as if he should be bigger for how long I have had him.
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Post subject: RE: Few Quick Questions
Posted: May 04, 2008 - 06:33 AM
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Post subject: RE: Few Quick Questions
Posted: May 05, 2008 - 01:03 PM
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The safest sand is washed and sifted playsand, like that sold at Home Depot. Any sands produced specifically for reptiles are usually dangerous due to dyes or added calcium that encourages the reptile to eat the sand. That said, even washed and sifted play sand can pose an impaction risk. If you do decide to go with play sand, then make sure that the food is on an elevated surface so that the sand is not accidently eaten as your uro goes for a green. I personally use tile as the main substrate for my uro, and I have a sand-box that takes up about 1/3 of the cage for my uro to play in. This reduces the impaction risks, but still allows my uro to enjoy digging and basking in the sand.
As for size, it is hard to tell from those pics as there is no comparison object in them. Keep in mind though that uros grow very very slowly. If I had to say, I would think say that your little guy still looks a little small for sand, but this is without knowing the length or weight of him. What diet are you feeding him? What type of cage and what temps? |
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Posted: May 09, 2008 - 04:30 PM
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Hello fellow Egyptian owner!!
Your guy still looks a little to small to switch over to sand. I tried sand once and I HATED it....it is a pain in the arse to keep clean, extremely dusty, and I just think it looks bad as well....
My favorite flooring is ceramic tiles, and I have a kitty litter box with washed and sifted playsand in it for my guy if he ever feels the need to dig. I have found this combination both much safer and cleaner.
As for his size...for being over a year old, in comparison to my yearling, he looks a little on the small side, but with nothing next to him for a size ratio, it's hard to tell from the pictures...how long is he? What is his weight?
What are you feeding? What supplements are you using??
Here is a picture of my enclosure, and my 14 month old, Egyptian, Lincoln.
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