Hey,
I'm considering getting a shingleback at some stage in the (hopefully) not too distant future. As I understand it they are excellent (for a reptile) handlers and not easily stressed by that sort of thing. There slow speed and large size means I can feel comfortable letting him out and about with me around the house.
Anyway, I have 'keeping and breeding australian lizards' so I have some info from there, but I still have a couple of questions that i'd like to get popular opinion on.
Enclosure size for 1 should be 3-4x2x1.5 minimum, basking spot 40 degrees, rough rock to aid sloughing and a few hides available, yes?
What should I be feeding them? Are salad greens/dog food really a good choice?
What kind of substrate do you recommend using? Is sand ok if a feeding bowl is used?
Cheers,
James
I'm considering getting a shingleback at some stage in the (hopefully) not too distant future. As I understand it they are excellent (for a reptile) handlers and not easily stressed by that sort of thing. There slow speed and large size means I can feel comfortable letting him out and about with me around the house.
Anyway, I have 'keeping and breeding australian lizards' so I have some info from there, but I still have a couple of questions that i'd like to get popular opinion on.
Enclosure size for 1 should be 3-4x2x1.5 minimum, basking spot 40 degrees, rough rock to aid sloughing and a few hides available, yes?
What should I be feeding them? Are salad greens/dog food really a good choice?
What kind of substrate do you recommend using? Is sand ok if a feeding bowl is used?
Cheers,
James