Multiple Questions - Long
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:18 pm
Hello,
First let me say, I've read the caresheet, and done some searches, but did not really find what I was looking for (possibly because on top of a new bluey, I have a 4yr old and 6 mo old that don't let mommy play on the computer much!). So if anyone can help me out or point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!
#1. I see that some people use baby food on occasion. Is this acceptable for long term feeding, or not? My thought is because my baby blue is so small, feeding a tiny amount of the baby food is much easier than mincing a small piece of squash. And since I already have baby food in the house...you get the idea?
#2. I see that figs are a good fruit, is this fresh fig or dried fig? Does it make a difference?
#3. I have a piece of tile for the basking area, I put it on the glass at the bottom of the tank so he couldn't burrow under it, but it ends up covered in shavings. If I elevate it onto the shavings, do you think he's apt to get squashed? It's a 12"x12" piece and it would be under about 3" of shavings. I'm thinking since he's so tiny, that there is no way it could injure him, since the shavings would still be holding the tile up, but want to be safe instead of sorry!
#4. About how big is an adults poo? Yes, I'm serious. The baby poops bigger than his thigh, which to me, seems painful. But having owned an iguana, plus having the snakes, I know they can poo pretty big. Just curious as to what I have to look forward too.
And, yes, poo is a technical term! 
#5. Not a question - I'm just happy because he eats while he's in my hand. So cute.
Thank you everyone!
First let me say, I've read the caresheet, and done some searches, but did not really find what I was looking for (possibly because on top of a new bluey, I have a 4yr old and 6 mo old that don't let mommy play on the computer much!). So if anyone can help me out or point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!
#1. I see that some people use baby food on occasion. Is this acceptable for long term feeding, or not? My thought is because my baby blue is so small, feeding a tiny amount of the baby food is much easier than mincing a small piece of squash. And since I already have baby food in the house...you get the idea?
#2. I see that figs are a good fruit, is this fresh fig or dried fig? Does it make a difference?
#3. I have a piece of tile for the basking area, I put it on the glass at the bottom of the tank so he couldn't burrow under it, but it ends up covered in shavings. If I elevate it onto the shavings, do you think he's apt to get squashed? It's a 12"x12" piece and it would be under about 3" of shavings. I'm thinking since he's so tiny, that there is no way it could injure him, since the shavings would still be holding the tile up, but want to be safe instead of sorry!
#4. About how big is an adults poo? Yes, I'm serious. The baby poops bigger than his thigh, which to me, seems painful. But having owned an iguana, plus having the snakes, I know they can poo pretty big. Just curious as to what I have to look forward too.
And, yes, poo is a technical term!
#5. Not a question - I'm just happy because he eats while he's in my hand. So cute.
Thank you everyone!
. I will have to wrangle my father or husband into helping me so whatever I do needs to be relatively simple and quick to complete. I wish I could do something like Zach/Renee have done but unless my fairy godmother comes to visit, that will be very unlikely. 
, I would like a step by step series of explanations. A couple of blueprints just won't do the trick for a "challenged" builder such as myself. Any leads are welcome. If I find anything that I like, I will post the plans here. I keep checking our local herp site for cages but I really would like to have one that will be well-suited for my blueys----not snakes, beardies, etc. I know someone out there has a great plan just waiting. Please share it with this carpentry impaired bluey owner! Thanks in advance!
Such a pusher.
