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Originally posted by murrindindi
You mention keeping the monitor in this `til it "outgrows" it, the wild is a HUGE place, it has already "outgrown" that size of tank even as a hatchling!
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Hi murrindindi, I appreciate your input. The reason why I got the smaller temporary inclosure was from reading forums and such. My line of thinking is that the smaller inclosure would make the baby monitor feel more secure...kind of like a dogs crate though not to that extent. In addition to a plywood top, I also planned to line the sides and back of the cage with lattice to add, not only climbing space but security and insulation as well. Does this sound good?
The size of my cage or any cage made for a monitor (baby or adult) would be in my opinion be too small for their exercise needs...this is where my 'free roam' idea that I mentioned before, comes in. That along with some outside exercise as well would make for a much better life for the monitor, than just being kept in a large cage. This is of course only my theory...infernalis and others say not to do this, as illustrated here:
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Originally posted by infernalis
Monitors as a whole should not be out of their enclosures for extended periods.
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In my last post, I proposed this scenario, asking infernalis and others for an explanation of why 'free roam' is a bad idea:
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Originally posted by arnoldosu1
So in theory, lets say that as my monitor matures he becomes less skittish and friendly. Also assuming he is in a controlled environment outside of his cage...no potential hazards. Also with me providing him with a basking and soaking area (no cold water of course) outside of his cage. Would you still say that being outside of his cage in my room would be unhealthy for him? And what about taking him outside on a nice day? It gets extremely hot and humid in ohio, unbearable at times haha.
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Thanks for all the input guys! The info so far has been helpful, I hope I did the quotes correctly, I'm new to this. Anyways a lot of great info...leading me to other questions but I'll save those as to not get off topic.
Also...
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Originally posted by murrindindi
Please do not get the animal until ALL the conditions required to fully support it are in place (and fully tested), their health suffers from day one
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Don't worry I won't, that's why I'm on here to make sure I know exactly what I'm doing and can provide a good home for the monitor!
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