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anyone know a healthy weight for an adult bosc? i have read any where from 1.6lbs-30lbs. can anyone narrow the margin for a healthy weight in captivity?
i was also wondering about the aestivating and hibernating periods; are they controlled by environment conditions, or are they hardwired in to the lizard?
i have read they can lose up to 30% of their weight, is this the same in captivity?
i know my boa fasts every winter regardless of constant temps. could the same be said about bosc monitors? what about other monitors?
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healthy weight would have to be related to SVL. I don't have that info, though.
Kept warm, none of the 4 savs i've had showed any marked inactivity due to season. They keep my hours, though, which are not strictly on a daylight schedule. They sleep with lights on if they want to. They just hide if they don't want light. They usually sleep if it's dark. Usually they take a day or so off and sleep after a big meal. That alternates with a day or so of great activity and poo.
I'm only starting to keep track of growth and temperature with the 2 i have now. It's hard data that's lacking to answer some of the basic questions!
