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04-07-03, 08:51 PM
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Yeah, perhapstoofunky. dont use it that often, but i'll try and be on more.
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04-07-03, 08:59 PM
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ok thanx and if I have more questions I'll contact u now and then
thanks again for all the help
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04-08-03, 08:09 PM
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I have another question, well I finally have him in te 50 gal (I'm sure it is) and he's not moving or eating. I moved her in there a few minutes ago. Is she adjusting or is she just uncomfortable?
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04-08-03, 08:34 PM
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Location: Langley B.C.
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she probley is just stressed from the move and previously too small enclosures also make sure the temps are right
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04-08-03, 08:39 PM
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oh ok do u have 1
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04-09-03, 10:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar-2003
Location: Tustin, Mich.
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 I have a plated lizard, hes a ornate plated, this is how hes housed and what he eats, first hes in a cage thats 18 inches wide by almost 4ft long by 2 1/2ft tall, at one end of the cage is a neodymium daylight lamp thats 100 watt, thats over the end where his water dish is, and the water dish is big enough for him to get right in and swim and soak, it has low sides on it like a huge cake pan. basking site 87% Now on the other end he has a hide house thats a dish pan turned up side down with a hole cut in the top on one end so he can get in and out. That end also has a light thats a night glo moonlight- same as a screw in black light bulb 60 watt and that is his night time lamp temps there at 79%. But has the heat pad for belly warmth. Now he also has a log in there thats for laying on and climbing.. Bedding consists of several inches of peatmoss mix and western fir bark from Shultz, at the end where his house is i have grass carpet down and then several inches of the bedding put on top of that right in his hide house, with a heat pad under the cage set on low... Now for feeding hes getting fruits and veggies every other day, and inbetween he gets, crickets, silk worms, a pinkie mouse and most of all his fav, night crawlers-earthworms. once a week he gets 2 teaspoons of canned cat food-his fav flavor mighty dog with lamb and rice.. He was a rescue that was very bad off when i got him, dehydrated, skinny and just poor shape he had few bite marks on him also and toes missing.. Now hes doing great has put on weight and his scales are shinny and looking good.. he loves to attack the night crawlers right out of my hand and eats with gusto.. I have no prob holding him and he is very active,, loves swimming in his water and plays peek-a-boo in his hide house sticks his head out and back in like its funny,, Hes got a very cool personality.. Sleeps with his legs backwards while hes streched out on his log, just a real funny lizard... 
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Warnning! Owner is to busy playing with her critters, tarantulas loose everywhere!!
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04-09-03, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov-2002
Location: Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
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Wow! I didn't know there was so many plated lizard owners on here! I have had four-lined plated lizards for a little less then a year and I just traded both of them for a giant plated. If you guys want another place to talk about plated lizards then you can go to my msn group... http://groups.msn.com/theplatedlizardburrow There is pics of my four-lines in the pictures section and I'll get pics of my new giant plated soon.
Adam
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04-09-03, 04:11 PM
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Yeah, you can expect him to move and eat after a few minutes!
You really need to leave him alone for a week or so... he's been moved from his old place, to a 10 gal, to a 15 gal, to a 50 gal in only a few days, he is seriously stressed out and afraid, that on top of his natural fear and nervousness of people. Leave him be for a while. Don't check every few hours to see if he's eating or moving. Check once a day, tops.
Zoe
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04-09-03, 05:33 PM
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Only once???  Well ok I guess I could but can I at least peek in at him. I mean my friend said to leave him alone for 2 weeks before going in to see him just go in to feed him then after 2 weeks I could handle him or whatever. And will she die if too much stress is put on her???
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04-09-03, 07:48 PM
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Yes, she can die if you stress her out too much. Stress has many effects on animals, some of them are EXTREMELY detrimental to their health.
Don't leave her for 2 weeks... if you don't go fill her water or give her more food she will die. But you can't be constantly bugging her by going to see her. Don't even peek at her more than once a day. If her cage is in an area with lots of traffic, then you should blanket the cage so she feels safe.
As it is, you are making her very nervous and stressed by constantly checking on her, moving her around, and handling her.
You should wait until she is very established, eating and drinking well etc before starting to handle her, and when you do start it should be very gentle (only for a few minutes, once a day, for example, until she gets used to it.)
Zoe
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04-09-03, 08:41 PM
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Will the light burn hole in the blanket?
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04-09-03, 08:44 PM
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its wool
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04-09-03, 09:01 PM
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You don't need to cover the cage completely... leave a spot for light/heat and air, but cover most of it so she feels pretty safe.
Yes, the blanket will burn if it gets too close to the light.
Zoe
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04-09-03, 09:09 PM
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do u have anymore sites for the lizard
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04-09-03, 09:10 PM
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whats a good name for her and what r the names of yours
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