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Heat Rock or No Heat Rock
Heat Rock or No Heat Rock
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Feb 10 2013
04:23:01 PM
Poll Question:
I am getting a couple of joeys for the first time and i was wondering if i need a heat rock or not. Please vote and explain your reasoning and stories!

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No but they will be better with one
No they will be fine without one
Yes but only as joeys
Yes all the time
Only during the cold months

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Feb 10 2013
06:55:06 PM
Tigerlily88 Face Hugger Visit Tigerlily88's Photo Album KY, USA 842 Posts
Heat rocks are dangerous and completely unnecessary. Gliders are warm blooded mammals and do not need an external heat source. Heat rocks can cause burns, and there are numerous dangers associated with placing electrical devices in or around an animals cage, particularly the risk of them chewing on the electrical cord.

If you are worried about your gliders being chilly during colder months, the better idea is to get a small, portable heater to place in their room.
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Feb 10 2013
07:50:57 PM
Candy Cuddle Bear Visit Candy's Photo Album FL, USA 8110 Posts
TigerLily covered this well.

If the room is comfortable for you, your gliders will be fine.

Heat rocks can also cause dehydration which can be life threatening in gliders.

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Feb 10 2013
08:13:06 PM
Omis n Kais g-ma Pouch Protector Visit Omis n Kais g-ma's Photo Album TX, USA 7524 Posts
And survey says 100%. they'll be fine without one.
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Feb 10 2013
11:06:12 PM
Tigerlily88 Face Hugger Visit Tigerlily88's Photo Album KY, USA 842 Posts
I looked for the "not just fine but better" button. That's my vote
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Feb 11 2013
07:26:32 AM
ang211 Super Glider Visit ang211's Photo Album 317 Posts
I am so glad you posted this. I was going to ask this question. When i got Disco i was told to have a heat lamp and a heated rock. I took the heat lamp out not i will remove the heat rock asap!!
Heat Rock or No Heat Rock

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Heat Rock or No Heat Rock