HISTORY
SNAKES, LIZARDS & INDOOR
TORTOISES
ANIMAL’S DETAILS
Name…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Species (Sub species if known)……………………………………………………………………
Sex…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Where did you obtain the pet?……………………………………………………………………………..
Approximate age……………………………………………………………………………………………….
How long have you had it?………………………………………………………………………………….
When & with what was it last wormed…………………………………………………………..
HOUSING
ENCLOSURE
What is the enclosure made of………………………………………………………………………….
What are the measurements of the enclosure…………………………………………………
How is ventilation provided…………………………………………………………………………………
LIGHTING
Is there any U.V. Light? ……………………………………………………………………………………….
How high above the substrate is the U.V. positioned?……………………………………
Is there a spot/basking light (State type & wattage)? ………………………………..
Does the spot light have a guard around it?……………………………………………………….
How long are each of the lights on for each day:
Summer - ……………………….
Winter – ………………………..
HEATING
What type of heater is used?………………………………………………………………………………..
Is it connected to a thermostat?………………………………………………………………………..
State the background temperatures: Summer
Winter
Day
Night
Do you use a min/max thermometers?…………………………………………………………………
What is the temperature under the spot/basking light?……………………………….
Is all the heating & lighting equipment at the same end of the enclosure?
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What is the temperature difference between the hot end & the cool
end?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
HUMIDITY
What is the humidity?……………………………………………………………………………………………
Is there a humidity gauge?……………………………………………………………………………………
How is it provided?…………………………………………………………………………………………………
DÉCOR
What substrate is used?…………………………………………………………………………………………
How deep is the substrate? …………………………………………………………………………
How frequently is the vivarium cleaned out?………………………………………………………
What cleaning solution is used? ……………………………………………………………………………
Describe the hide boxes………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Is there a covered, damp moss/peat container? …………………………………………….
What other items of décor are there (rocks, branches, drain pipes, plants
– plastic or real etc,)……………………………………………………………………………….
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FEEDING
List ALL food items including quantity & frequency OR complete the diet
sheet (if fruit & veg. list each type) ………………………………………………………………….
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How often is the animal fed?………………………………………………………………………………..
What supplements are provided & how often?
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If feeding insects, how do you ensure the supplement is delivered……………..
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What are the insects fed on?………………………………………………………………………………..
What size is the water bowl?…………………………………………………………………………
SOCIAL GROUPING
What other individuals of the same/different species share the
accommodation?………………………………………………………………………………………………….
How many of each & what sex………………………………………………………………………
Do they tend to mix with or ignore each other…………………………………………
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Is there at least one hide per individual ………………………………………………….
COOLING DOWN
Please describe fully the process of cooling down, length of cooling &
warming back up (if applicable).
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