Reptile — enrichment (owner-practical care, Merck Veterinary Manual pet-owner)
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This can be reduced by providing appropriate cage “furniture” and hiding spaces.Arboreal species (those that live in trees) should be given horizontal and vertical tree branches or other appropriate climbing material.Many terrestrial species, as well as those that like to dig or burrow, require hiding places such as boxes, tree trunks, rocks, or other objects.Reptiles with very soft jaw bones cannot chew properly and must be fed liquid through a tube into their stomachs or with a syringe into their mouths.If reptiles are to be kept together, it is vital that the enclosure is large enough to accommodate a perch and/or hiding area for each reptile.Because of these requirements, reptiles are pets best suited to adults or older children who will enjoy observing their pet’s behavior rather than playing with it.
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