i think my style of QT is fairly simple but i might get pegged on some of my methods.lmk if you anyone thinks i missed something!
- simple storage tubs from home depot with 3 to 4 holes soldered into the sides (be in a well ventilated room or outdoors to do this). the tubs are less than $10 for a 32 qt and they have smaller ones as well. put something heavy on top or use luggage straps to keep the lids secure.
- i have not pre-treated any of my QT tubs; i probably wouldn't advise others to follow suit.
- UTH adhered to the underside with aluminum tape. i use Ultratherm UTHs with Herpstats or VE300s, so the UTH will never get hot enough to create an issue with this.
- tub(s) has to be in another room from your established collection.
- thoroughly inspect the animal upon arrival. contact your breeder, whether everything is right or something is wrong.
- i use ReptiChip for everyone without legs. you can't beat how much you get for $20 so i like to use it up. i have yet to have a mite issue *knocks on wood* so i'm sure others will advise against this and i do too; i'd probably listen to them if you're truly worried about mites.
- check the enclosure as regularly as you would everyone else, but plan to check on them AFTER checking the established collection or just schedule to do it on a different day. i like doing it on a different day, because this gives me a chance to clean any equipment like if it's a feeding or weigh day; i'm frugal and haven't bought a second set of stuff yet.
- wait it out for 3-6 months. i do 3 month QTs because i like to think i can trust the health guarantees from the breeders i've bought from.
my 2 latest additions just graduated QT at the end of june, it was exciting! i've had someone in QT since 2016! technically Corny is still in QT, but all of my pythons are in my rack now and it's super neat!!!
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