Once you have adopted a healthy reptile, it is your responsibility to keep him healthy. All reptiles need:
- Enclosure of the proper size and orientation
- Sufficient humidity
- Water
- Suitable and safe substrate
- Furnishings
- Proper heating and thermal gradients
- Proper lighting
- Healthy food appropriate for the species
- Proper cleaning and disinfecting of enclosure, substrate, and furnishings
- Regular monitoring of enclosure and equipment
- Regular monitoring of the reptiles to detect early signs of stress or ill health
- Access as needed to an experienced reptile veterinarian
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