Quarantine! basically, you keep your new ball separate from any other reptiles you have, preferably in another room so there's no chance is contamination from the newcomer. That way, if the new guy has any health issues (respiratory infection, mites, pathogens, parasites), they can be monitored and treated without concern of spreading it through your collection. The reccomended amount of time for QT varies between a month and three months, but it's personal preference as to how long it lasts.

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