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| Fluffy's Extinct Animal Care and Exhibit Guides; Yes I'm aware people have made these already, but oh well. | |
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| Topic Started: Jul 5 2013, 06:26 PM (4,329 Views) | |
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Jul 5 2013, 06:26 PM Post #1 |
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Title says all.   Animal: Glyptodon sp. Difficulty: 4/5, males can be aggressive during breeding season Diet:Hay, lettuce, and herbivore pellets. Apples and sweet potatoes can be used as a supplement. Exhibit Needs: Glyptodons should be housed in small family herds, of around 3-5 animals. There should only be a single male, due to territorial issues. Glyptodons need grass in their exhibits to graze on, as well as a sandy substrate to rest on. Long grasses are okay, as long as the Glyptodons can ingest it safely. Shrubs and other plants are not preferred, since a careless Glyptodon can step on and trample them down. They need a shallow pool for drinking and cooling off in the heat. Tall logs or tall rocks can be erected, since these animals would love to use them as a scratching post. Logs should be secured with concrete underground, just so that they don't trample it down. Rocks can be used as decoration, but be sure that they aren't sharp to a point that they can injure their sensitive feet. They need an indoor barn for shade, and each animal should have their own stall. Stalls should be lined with straw or dirt bedding for comfort for a resting Glyptodon. Stalls should be big enough so that the animal can completely turn itself around; otherwise, it's too small. Outside, the best shade you can get is a nearby tree of some sort; if not secured properly, they can drag and trample the tree with their own strength. If a shade is added, be sure to secure the shade with concrete (not shown in picture, nor is a tree) Fencing: Heavy-duty elephant fences, and hot wire if you don't want to add elephant fence. Animal Compatibility: Glyptodons are peaceful enough to be kept with other animals, including ground sloths and horses, as well as certain herbivorous dinosaurs, though they never lived both at the same time. If an animal is small, watch for any getting stepped on by mistake. Exhibit size: Small-to-medium exhibits, though make it large if you are doing a mixed species exhibit. Final notes: Glyptodons are fairly easy to keep, but if not careful, fatalities can occur, due to their sheer weight and size, especially in testosterone-driven males. Make sure you secure trees with concrete underground. And finally, don't place any plants besides non-poisonous long grass. |
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| Mathius Tyra | Jul 10 2013, 11:46 AM Post #31 |
Rat snake is love... Rat snake is life
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Great Kelenken exhibit!!! It is very suit to such a great birdie! |
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| Alterbean7 | Jul 10 2013, 11:58 AM Post #32 |
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I love these! You should do a scutosaurus 
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| OwlParrot | Jul 10 2013, 12:38 PM Post #33 |
 
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Amazing Job Fluffy Raptor |
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Jul 10 2013, 03:37 PM Post #34 |
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Pull my finger!
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Thanks guys! 
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Jul 11 2013, 03:45 PM Post #35 |
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Double post, sorry about that! But, new update!  Animal: Microraptor sp. Difficulty: 2/5, they're very curious and lively, but are very dirty as well Diet: Raptor kibble, bird of prey sausage, mealworms, and crickets for a staple diet. Waxworms, superworms, and frozen mice are suitable as treats. Just remember to thaw the mouse before feeding. Exhibit Needs: Microraptors prefer a temperate-themed exhibit. Trees, preferably pine trees, can be planted to imitate their habitat. You should also add leafless trees, so that the raptors can have a safe place to perch on. Provide bushes and ferns for foliage, and so that Microraptors can seek privacy. These dinosaurs prefer living in pairs or in small flocks, since they're very social. For substrate, you can either use soil or woodchips, just make sure that they're not chemically treated. Remember to change the substrate once a month. Provide a concrete pad to place food and water dishes, so that the raptors do not injure themselves while eating, and so that mold does not grow on the substrates when water accidentally is splashed all over. Remember to have the exhibit roofed with an aviary roof, so that they don't escape and fly away! Remember to add a nesting box lined with straw as well, to take cover from bad weather. Fencing: Any aviary fence will do, chain-link or glass. Also: remember the roof. Animal compatibility: It is not recommended to house different Microraptor species, since they can hybridize, polluting the genetic pool. Other than that, small other dinosaurs, such as Anchiornis and Archaeopteryx are okay to mix into the exhibits, watch for any aggression issues. Other animals, such as small horses, though not from the time period, make great companions with the raptors. Bigger dinosaurs and mammals are a no-no, since they could either eat the Micros if carnivorous, or get stepped on. Exhibit Size: A small-to-medium aviary or cage should do, as long as there is space to fly/glide. The bigger the flock, obviously the more room they'll need. Final notes: Microraptors are easy-to-keep for a dinosaur, as long as you are willing to spend some time cleaning their feces. Remember to prepare for cleaning up and scooping old substrate as well, and do NOT forget to add an aviary roof, unless you want to clip their wings or have an escapee. And finally, remember that M. zhaoianus, M. gui, and M. hanqingi do not belong together, unless you want an inbred, genetically polluted animal! |
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| OwlParrot | Jul 11 2013, 08:49 PM Post #36 |
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Nice Job Fluffy I can't wait for the next one |
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| Oxybelis | Jul 11 2013, 09:15 PM Post #37 |
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Wow this is cool! Nice job.
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| Cat | Jul 12 2013, 01:35 AM Post #38 |
 
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Awesome! This is my favourite one yet!!! |
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| hananas59 | Jul 12 2013, 06:07 AM Post #39 |
Evolving creatures from earth.
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This is a really helpfu tutorial Could bamboo be addd to add some more shelter???? And the microraptor looks like a bird ? @_@ (yes i know they are the ancestor of birds but they still look like raptors) |
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Jul 12 2013, 11:33 AM Post #40 |
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Bamboo is great as well. And yes, Microraptor looks like a bird, for some reason.... |
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| Bigwhale | Jul 12 2013, 11:40 AM Post #41 |
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Because they are totally birds I look forward for the Humped Spinosaurus Great job!
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Jul 12 2013, 07:39 PM Post #42 |
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I won't be making more guides until I come back from vacation. Sorry guys 
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| OwlParrot | Jul 12 2013, 10:15 PM Post #43 |
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Have fun on Vacation |
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| Oxybelis | Jul 12 2013, 10:27 PM Post #44 |
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Well, have fun!
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| BossAggron | Jul 13 2013, 07:35 PM Post #45 |
Formerly Dilophoraptor
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have a great time, and i wanna see some Ceratopsians at some point if thats fine with you! |
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