i decided to use it but i fed him and he ate two fuzzies going for his thrid :) but i dropped both of them with the tongs and they we're full of walnut shell bedding and he ate them will he be okay? he is a savannah monitor, should i feed him in a seperate container or can he eat in his enclosure?
2007-11-24 13:20:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Walnut shell is a dangerous substrate for any reptile due to the risk of impaction. He might or might not be able to pass it. Watch for signs of intestinal obstruction, such as decreased appetite and no pooping. Use a soil or soil/sand mix for savannahs.
http://www.anapsid.org/savannah.html
2007-11-24 13:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Walnut Shell Bedding
2017-02-24 13:04:58 · answer #2 · answered by kash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the walnut shells. It is THE WORST substrate you can use. When it gets wet, it cakes up and will clog up your reptile.
He should probably be alright, just make sure he is drinking and be sure to soak him.
2007-11-24 14:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by kittenslayer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋