Graphic: Is an all rodent diet really ideal?

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

I've seen this way to often in Varanids. It's not %100 related to an all rodent diet. It's more related to in the conditions in which the animal is kept in.

Just an example. Varanus exanthematicus is fairly prone to obesity in captive not from an all rodent diet, but mostly do to the fact most people don't offer enough rage in temps, and humidity.

If you keep an animal too cool, or just simply not enough space to properly thermoregulate, you are going to have this problem, either it be a varied diet, fish only, or rodent only.

Not all fish are safe for feeding. Here's a list of some that are not, and some that are.

http://http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Thiaminase


Cheers,
Chad

Thanks Chad!

We are very vocal about the thiaminase issue here at thamnophis! It's good to see that people are becoming more and more aware!