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 #1681493


Thethieflord777
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I’m new w/ the whole Lizard thing and i want to know how to take care of the one i caught, please help me with Sobe (my alligator Lizard)
03/29/08  11:00pm

 #1681596


Aliceinwl
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   Message To: Thethieflord777   In reference to Message Id: 1681493


 Newbie

I recommend you read through the care sheet, read through other posts on the forum and then post specific questions
03/30/08  12:00am

 #1681868


Thethieflord777
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   Message To: Aliceinwl   In reference to Message Id: 1681596


 Newbie

Ok, do u have any tips?
03/30/08  11:03am

 #1682535


PrinceSushi
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 Newbie

Can we see your tank and get some information on everything you are using?
03/30/08  07:13pm

 #1682950


Albinoboy29
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   Message To: PrinceSushi   In reference to Message Id: 1682535


 Newbie

Well first off. If he is wild caught, you need to check him for ticks, mites etc. I would need to see your tank and lizard first though before I could really give you any tips. Sorry
03/30/08  10:14pm

 #1684460


Aliceinwl
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   Message To: Albinoboy29   In reference to Message Id: 1682950


 Newbie

This is the best of the caresheets: http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/367.html

Here’s what I posted in response to a similar querie at: http://www.repticzone.com/forums/AlligatorLizards/messages/1674823.html

For proper care you’ll need:

20 gallon tank

UVB producing fluorescent

50 watt spot light (you’ll need a basking site 95-100); you may be able to get by without this but they do enjoy a warm spot to bask on occasion

Digital thermometer with probe or temp gun to make sure you have the right temps (basking site of 95-100 and temps in the low to mid 70s in the rest of the tank)

Repti-bark substrate or one of the coconut fiber types (I find the coconut fiber a bit too dusty)

water bowl (you may need to mist until it learns to recognize the bowl)

hides

calcium supplement with vitamin D3

crickets (they should be gut loaded with a nutritious diet such as fish flakes and orange or carrot slices for 24 hours before they’re dusted with calcium and offered to your lizard)

Since you have a wild caught adult I’d recommend quarantining in a large critter keeper, with paper towel substrate, a water bowl and a hide for at least 2 weeks. Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil (make sure you don’t get it in the eyes or nose) to smother any mites it may have. Check for mites and ticks regularly and remove any you find. If you find mites, re-oil every 3 days until the lizard is mite free for at least a week. Then, place it in its permanent tank.


For a discussion on caging, supplementing, lighting etc: http://www.repticzone.com/forums/AlligatorLizards/messages/1627028.html
03/31/08  10:00pm

 #1713679


Thethieflord777
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   Message To: Aliceinwl   In reference to Message Id: 1684460


 Newbie

ill have a pic on in a day or so
04/23/08  05:04pm


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