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I am planning to seld treat my monitor for 3 types of parasites; hookworms, strongyloides and coccidia. I have Panacut and Baycox Toltrazuril Coccidiocide. I know Panacur is safe for monitors but am not so sure about the Toltrazuril. Is it safe? I ha
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I keep getting conflicting info on feeding red eared sliders. Some articles say 75% of the diet should be leafy greens ONLY (no fruit unless you want turtle to have diarrhea) and 25% commercial turtle food. (NO "people"food like meat or chicken) This
Thanks for reaching out about Ruby. Meat such as chicken, is a poor food since it is low in calcium and high in phosphorus. My usually recommendation is 1/3-1/3-1/3, meaning parts vegetables (green, red, yellow, orange), pellets and live fish (goldfish, tetras). The benefit of whole live fish is environmental enrichment (hunting, foraging) and has a skeleton with calcium, muscle and organs rich in other nutrients. Vegetables provide a wide variety of vegetables and the pellets a fairly balanced diet. Water temperature, a basking site with UVB and heat and water quality are also important. Good luck.
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Can u help me identify this turtle species. Im not sure if it is a yellow bellied slider. Help me by giving me tips on how to keep it
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Carmine quit eating meal and wax worms about 2 weeks ago. He is a an adult male. He appears fat and sassy and not neurotic. Ha He is very tame and hangs out with me at my desk and types some interesting words when I am texting. And hangs out in
Confirm proper environmental parameters, especially temperature. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles and amphibians. Be sure you are offering appropriately sized prey as well. Nothing bigger than the space between the eyes. I would suggest you correct the type of pet you have in the information section. I don't think you have a tadpole if he hangs out with you on the desk. Knowing the species allows us to provide more accurate advice.
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