EXOTIC-PET-HUSBANDRY Topics
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exotic_environment_ball_pythonBall python environment — terrestrial scrubland; POTZ 25–30°C, 50–80% humidity, no special lightingexotic_environment_bearded_dragonBearded dragon environment — terrestrial desert; POTZ 25–32°C, 20–30% humidity, UVB essential, omnivorousexotic_environment_boa_constrictorBoa constrictor environment — terrestrial rainforest, high humidity 70–95%; POTZ 28–31°C, carnivorousexotic_environment_corn_snakeCorn snake / rat snake environment — terrestrial scrubland; POTZ 25–30°C, 30–70% humidity, hibernation, carnivorousexotic_environment_greek_tortoiseGreek tortoise environment — terrestrial temperate/subtropical; POTZ 20–28°C, 30–50% humidity, UVB essential, hibernates, herbivoreexotic_environment_green_iguanaGreen iguana environment — arboreal rainforest; POTZ 29–33°C, 60–85% humidity, UVB essential, herbivorousexotic_environment_leopard_geckoLeopard gecko environment — terrestrial arid scrub; POTZ 25–30°C, 20–30% humidity, insectivorousexotic_environment_red_eared_sliderRed-eared slider environment — aquatic, water depth ≥30 cm, land area needed; POTZ 22–27°C, UVB recommended, omnivorousexotic_environment_red_footed_tortoiseRed-footed tortoise environment — terrestrial tropical; POTZ 25–30°C, 50–90% humidity, UVB essential, herbivore/carnivoreexotic_husbandry_african_spurred_tortoiseAfrican spurred tortoise husbandry — calcium-fortified fibrous plant diet; large outdoor enclosuresexotic_husbandry_amphibian_environmentAmphibian environment — desiccation risk if enclosure care inadequateexotic_husbandry_amphibian_quarantineAmphibian quarantine — 6–8 weeks recommended before joining collectionexotic_husbandry_axolotlHusbandry of axolotls and other amphibians (Merck): cool thermal gradient, water temperatureexotic_husbandry_ball_pythonBall python husbandry — shy, docile; solitary housing healthiest; husbandry easyexotic_husbandry_bearded_dragonBearded dragon husbandry — UVB + insect/plant diet with calcium; wooden/fiberglass vivariaexotic_husbandry_box_turtleBox turtle husbandry — may need license where endemic; UVB + calcium-fortified dietexotic_husbandry_chinchilla_environmentChinchilla environment — tolerant of cold, heatstroke risk above 26.7°Cexotic_husbandry_corn_snakeCorn snake husbandry — best maintained solitary; broad-spectrum lighting beneficialexotic_husbandry_ferretFerret housing — indoor/outdoor housing; heatstroke risk means no direct sunlightexotic_husbandry_fish_quarantineFish quarantine — 30-day minimum; dedicated equipmentexotic_husbandry_fish_waterFish water quality — new tank syndrome; fishless cycling establishes biofilterexotic_husbandry_gerbil_dietGerbil diet — wild diet of vegetation/seeds/insects; hoarding; not coprophagicexotic_husbandry_guinea_pig_dietGuinea pig diet — mandatory dietary vitamin C; no endogenous synthesisexotic_husbandry_guinea_pig_housingGuinea pig housing — flooring/bedding linked to pododermatitisexotic_husbandry_hamster_housingHamster housing — deep burrowing bedding (40–80 cm) for welfareexotic_husbandry_hedgehogHedgehog housing — solitary; secure lidded cage, plastic storage bins or wire cages with close spacingexotic_husbandry_horseHorse husbandry — pasture area, daily inspection, poisonous plants, tethering limits, turnout (UK DEFRA code)exotic_husbandry_iguanaGreen iguana husbandry — diurnal lizard needs UVB; best kept as a single species per enclosureexotic_husbandry_leopard_geckoLeopard gecko husbandry — few broad-spectrum lighting demands; humidity microclimate aids sheddingexotic_husbandry_mini_pigMiniature pet pig housing — clean, dry, draft-free environment; sensitive to heat and cold extremesexotic_husbandry_mini_pig_handlingMini pig handling & restraint — early harness/leash habituation, reward-based training, minimal-restraint technique (Merck-derived)exotic_husbandry_pet_bird_cagingPet bird caging — social by nature; solitary small cages harm welfareexotic_husbandry_pet_bird_nutritionPet bird nutrition — all-seed diets deficient in vitamin A, Ca:P imbalanceexotic_husbandry_rabbit_environmentRabbit environment — heat sensitivity; water-bowl intake higher than bottleexotic_husbandry_rabbit_housingRabbit housing — durable wire caging; hay/straw bedding; aquariums unsuitableexotic_husbandry_rabbit_wales_codeRabbit housing & daily care — two-compartment hutch, 'hop three times' size guide, daily run access, transport, daily attendance (Welsh Government code)exotic_husbandry_rabbit_welfare_codeRabbit environment & housing — DAERA welfare code: space, hiding places, cleaning, hazardsexotic_husbandry_rat_mouseHusbandry of rats and mice (Merck): caging, substrate, social needsexotic_husbandry_reptileReptile husbandry — class-level general rules (temperature, UVB, humidity, hides/enrichment, cohabitation)exotic_husbandry_sugar_glider_dietSugar glider diet — fruit-heavy diets cause nutritional osteodystrophyexotic_husbandry_sugar_glider_socialSugar glider social housing — colonies in wild; keep in pairs/groupsexotic_husbandry_tortoiseHusbandry of tortoises and other reptiles (Merck): temperature gradient, UVB, humidityexotic_pet_ball_python_handlingBall python handling — safe pick-up & support (PetMD, paraphrased)exotic_pet_corn_snake_handlingCorn snake handling — safe pick-up & routine (RSPCA, paraphrased)exotic_pet_husbandry_chinchilla_handlingChinchilla handling — shy/flighty, fur-slip risk from inappropriate handling; better suited to adultsexotic_rat_mouse_husbandryHusbandry of pet rats and mice (caging, solid floors, bedding, ammonia control)