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Old 30-05-2011, 07:47 PM   #1
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Default Doesnt need heat!!!!!

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Old 30-05-2011, 08:04 PM   #2
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That's the advantage of a viv... the ballast of the UV source probably provides sufficient heat for that enclosure.

As slow as leopards can grow that enclosure could last well over 5 years for a hatchling to the size where larger accomodations would be necessary.

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Old 30-05-2011, 08:42 PM   #3
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Hmmm Ed my Ralph is 9.5" and is 4 so would of already out grown that viv. What about space to move?
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Old 30-05-2011, 08:44 PM   #4
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yeh probably doesn't need heat the size :0( of that viv the light would probably be sufficient. hopefully someone will buy him and put him in a larger viv.
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Old 30-05-2011, 08:53 PM   #5
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I've got 2 leopards... one that is 4 years old at 4 inches and one that is at least 10 years old at 4 inches... hmmm... kinda depends doesn't it.

I've also had 4 year olds that have laid eggs... that hatched.

As a rule... Leopards do not grow quickly... but can.



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Old 30-05-2011, 08:55 PM   #6
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I know they don't grow quickly, but they need more space then said viv
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Old 30-05-2011, 08:56 PM   #7
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Cared for a little better... that viv should last a few more years for that tortoise.

Regardless... I'm sure it'll be 'saved'... especially at that price.

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Old 30-05-2011, 08:58 PM   #8
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lol ''saved'' Ed you do make me chuckle
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Old 30-05-2011, 09:04 PM   #9
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There's the rub... they don't need the space... they might be better for it but it is definately not a need.

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Old 30-05-2011, 09:10 PM   #10
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Yes Ed they 'need' space - how about we ram you in a box for your life span?
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