Exotic Animal Husbandry
Exotic Animal Husbandry
& Legislation.
Introduction: Different exotic animals in different taxonomic groups may require different accommodation and requirements from that accommodation. These will be met by obeying to animal welfare laws and conventions.
Housing objectives: The housing objectives for a sugar glider would be - to replicate their natural habitat as much as possible. They would need safe places to sleep but at the same time large amounts of room to be active in. They would also need places where they can jump and climb due to the fact that they are tree dwelling animals’ and can climb almost anything. Other housing objectives would be to stop escapes, place to feed them, easy transport and easy access to the animal. The housing objectives for a corn snake would be - to replicate their natural habitat as much as possible. They would need appropriate heating as reptiles do not make their own body heat (ectothermic). They will also need a hide of some sort as this will give the snake a feeling of security. Other housing objectives would be to stop escapes, place to feed them, easy transport and easy access to the animal.
Housing/accommodation set up: Sugar glider - the sugar gliders cage must be placed in a shadowed corner of a room which is reasonably quiet during the day. The temperature must be kept between 65°F and 85°F at all times otherwise the sugar gliders may go into an osmotic state (hibernation) and may die as a consequence. A suitable cage must be as tall as possible (at least 4ft high) and should be made from plastic coated wire with bars no more than 1/4" apart. This is due to the fact they can squeeze through very small cage bars. If you cannot get a cage which is specifically designed for sugar gliders then bird aviaries are an ideal alternative as long as they are tall. For example, a cage which measures 3ft x 3ft x 5ft is suitable for housing up to four adults. Cages must always be made of coated wire, as uncoated and galvanised
& Legislation.
Introduction: Different exotic animals in different taxonomic groups may require different accommodation and requirements from that accommodation. These will be met by obeying to animal welfare laws and conventions.
Housing objectives: The housing objectives for a sugar glider would be - to replicate their natural habitat as much as possible. They would need safe places to sleep but at the same time large amounts of room to be active in. They would also need places where they can jump and climb due to the fact that they are tree dwelling animals’ and can climb almost anything. Other housing objectives would be to stop escapes, place to feed them, easy transport and easy access to the animal. The housing objectives for a corn snake would be - to replicate their natural habitat as much as possible. They would need appropriate heating as reptiles do not make their own body heat (ectothermic). They will also need a hide of some sort as this will give the snake a feeling of security. Other housing objectives would be to stop escapes, place to feed them, easy transport and easy access to the animal.
Housing/accommodation set up: Sugar glider - the sugar gliders cage must be placed in a shadowed corner of a room which is reasonably quiet during the day. The temperature must be kept between 65°F and 85°F at all times otherwise the sugar gliders may go into an osmotic state (hibernation) and may die as a consequence. A suitable cage must be as tall as possible (at least 4ft high) and should be made from plastic coated wire with bars no more than 1/4" apart. This is due to the fact they can squeeze through very small cage bars. If you cannot get a cage which is specifically designed for sugar gliders then bird aviaries are an ideal alternative as long as they are tall. For example, a cage which measures 3ft x 3ft x 5ft is suitable for housing up to four adults. Cages must always be made of coated wire, as uncoated and galvanised
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