maryanne27
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In two days I will be traveling down 3-4 hours away to stay in a lake house in the Poconos with my whole family! My dilemma: to bring Rorschach, my 2.5 year old Graceful cham with or to leave him home.
Everyone I usually ask to help take care of him (the whole two times I had to leave for a few days) is going to be going with me. I asked my cousin to help me out, and, though she is willing, I am not sure how consistent she will be as she is very busy; she can guarantee once a day for food and misting. I was thinking maybe I could take him with me. I am picking up a collapsible mesh cage (like those ones to hang on your porch for a bit), bringing only the essentials for the 4 days we will be gone.
SO, any suggestions? Is it better to risk the stress on him with traveling and staying in a new place so I can take better care? Or should I keep him in familiar places and risk inadequate care?
PROS of taking him:
- Regular misting and temp control since I will be there with him pretty much all the time
- Might be able to take him outside for more direct sunlight and dog-free exploring
- I could keep applying the Silvadeen cream from the vet to his wounds from abscess removal (not sure if cousin is willing)
- Added perk: Nieces and nephews might enjoy it
CONS of taking him:
- 4 hours on two separate days of him being stuck in a box while we drive down and back
- Making him adjust to a new environment just to change back shortly after
- I'd worry about his care and miss him too much!
*he is a pretty chill dude and seems to acclimate well the first time I take him somewhere... he just really hates the box. He loves to be out of his current cage, but is it worth it?
Better care with more traveling stress on him vs. Bare minimum care in a familiar environment
Open to suggestions!!
Everyone I usually ask to help take care of him (the whole two times I had to leave for a few days) is going to be going with me. I asked my cousin to help me out, and, though she is willing, I am not sure how consistent she will be as she is very busy; she can guarantee once a day for food and misting. I was thinking maybe I could take him with me. I am picking up a collapsible mesh cage (like those ones to hang on your porch for a bit), bringing only the essentials for the 4 days we will be gone.
SO, any suggestions? Is it better to risk the stress on him with traveling and staying in a new place so I can take better care? Or should I keep him in familiar places and risk inadequate care?
PROS of taking him:
- Regular misting and temp control since I will be there with him pretty much all the time
- Might be able to take him outside for more direct sunlight and dog-free exploring
- I could keep applying the Silvadeen cream from the vet to his wounds from abscess removal (not sure if cousin is willing)
- Added perk: Nieces and nephews might enjoy it
CONS of taking him:
- 4 hours on two separate days of him being stuck in a box while we drive down and back
- Making him adjust to a new environment just to change back shortly after
- I'd worry about his care and miss him too much!
*he is a pretty chill dude and seems to acclimate well the first time I take him somewhere... he just really hates the box. He loves to be out of his current cage, but is it worth it?
Better care with more traveling stress on him vs. Bare minimum care in a familiar environment
Open to suggestions!!
