Hey,
Chondros are a bit of work, but the work involved is not anything like or remotely similar to keeping a bp. They are creatures from removed from each other. I would say that doing some work in the reading dept. can go a long way as there is the potential to run into a few snags with chondros from time to time. However, if keeping parameters up to par and watching your husbandry with this species, you should do fine. Prolapses are a big thing and can be daunting and you should learn something about treating it or fixing the problem should it ever befall one of you animals. It is fixable, but when confronted with it, it can be scary if you haven't dealt with it before. I've reinserted plenty of them I know the work and technique involved, but know that a newbie can freak out at the sight of one, if dealing with it for the first time. URI's are a biggy too, but are much easier to deal with. However, the one draw back with URI's and their treatment, is that the drugs involved in treating can be toxic and can cause scarring at the injection site or sites, if not administered properly. I seen sites where the drug was administered by a vet become discolored and permanently damaged. So learning to deal again with this common problem is also, something to know in advance.
-Angel
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Last edited by Borneoblood151; 09-05-05 at 05:33 PM..
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