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    Re: Why 3 months of quarantine?

    I think many here are confusing why you quarantine new animals. You don't put them in a QT tub and just feed and forget them for 3 months. You must look for issues to develop. Look for the ticks and mites. Examine the scat for worms/parasites. When you quarantine, you are acting like a doctor. Looking for issues to be brought to your attention.

    I've found that almost exclusively, a sick snake comes from a bad breeder. Many times flippers will have issues too.

    The most important rule I would recommend everyone follow is to know your breeder. Get references if you're buying through the internet.

    Just my opinion,
    Jim Smith

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