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<blockquote data-quote="Therasoid" data-source="post: 41791" data-attributes="member: 3538"><p>First thing that comes to mind is your T is in a new enclosure. It takes some time for it to explore and get accustomed to the new surroundings. This can take 2-3 days to as many weeks depending on species. Rule of thumb for terrestrial species is no more than 1 1/2 times its DLS of space between top of enclosure to top of substrate. A fall onto a hard object of even 6" could result in a rupture and bleed out. Ts are nocturnal creatures and while you are asleep this is when they are most active and subject to injury. </p><p></p><p> I keep mostly burrowers, hence they have a water bowl and a piece of bark, but still follow the 1 1/2 DLS rule. [emoji4] </p><p></p><p> If the new enclosure has a screen top, I would replace it with Plexiglas, with a few holes, if possible. Or use some clear packing tape, on the inside, and leave an open area in the center for ventilation. </p><p> No, I haven't had a T fall and get injured, while in my care. [emoji6] </p><p></p><p> Hope this info helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Therasoid, post: 41791, member: 3538"] First thing that comes to mind is your T is in a new enclosure. It takes some time for it to explore and get accustomed to the new surroundings. This can take 2-3 days to as many weeks depending on species. Rule of thumb for terrestrial species is no more than 1 1/2 times its DLS of space between top of enclosure to top of substrate. A fall onto a hard object of even 6" could result in a rupture and bleed out. Ts are nocturnal creatures and while you are asleep this is when they are most active and subject to injury. I keep mostly burrowers, hence they have a water bowl and a piece of bark, but still follow the 1 1/2 DLS rule. [emoji4] If the new enclosure has a screen top, I would replace it with Plexiglas, with a few holes, if possible. Or use some clear packing tape, on the inside, and leave an open area in the center for ventilation. No, I haven't had a T fall and get injured, while in my care. [emoji6] Hope this info helps. [/QUOTE]
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