Ryker has pressure sores

[Andee]

Then I will warn people about using them when I get the chance, last thing I want is someone using them and having my issues. Would my 61 gram Jackson chameleon possibly have these problems too? I worry about this now... She's tiny and has MBD and the last thing she needs is to have foot problems right as she is doing so well... Maybe I should switch her to a dowel system too? I just worry she would have more issues getting around? Any way to solve this?

 

[Carlton]

Why don't you set up a dense network of dried branches for her so she can move around easily and catch herself if she falls? Not sure if you can find dowels small enough for her, but a network of twiggy branches from your yard would offer her the perch variety we discussed earlier.

 

[Andee]

I need to get more pathways for Ryker, he's having trouble getting around with just the dowels I put in (with what I have observed today). I don't know where I would get the right kind of branches for Hope... I would like to get some branches for Ryker too to make it easier on him. Any specific kind of wood that's safe to use? Is something like oak safe? I would have to prep it before hand right? Would I have to cut it from the actual tree or take it from the ground?

 

[Carlton]

Any wood that isn't from a known toxic tree or bush is fine. Oak would be safe as they won't be eating it. Cutting it live is fine, just let sap dry or rinse off. Scrub off obvious dirt and the flaky rotted bark, but you can leave the healthy bark. it with a hot water bleach solution (10 parts water to 1 part bleach), rinse well, and let dry.

 

[Andee]

Ok, I will go wood collecting tomorrow. Thanks so much Carlton, you've been a great help ^^

 

[Andee]

After the shed on his bad foot, that foot is almost healed already. I am hoping the two other feet with slight splits will heal soon too.

 

[Lathis]

That's really good news!