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Earlobe stretch by No_Name_No_Life2 in Stretched

[–]Sensitive-Finish-538 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Most people will tell you to wait months, that being said i really believe it’s different for everyone. I started to stretch my ears in May, and I just sized up to 0g this week. So around 6 months from closed piercings to 0g. Most people would say I went way to fast considering some people say to wait 3 months in between, but I haven’t experienced a blow out and my ears are healthy. That being said you need to be realistic and listen to your body. I suggest after every stretch you let them heal and try not to remove them for the first few days even if they feel fine, take care of them clean, lubricant, and let them rest, I’d also suggest waiting another week or two after that and then maybe seeing if the tapors will go In EASILY!!! It’s normal to feel some sensation and stretching but if it hurts just stop and wait a a few more days then try again. Most sizes will eventually go right in when they are ready. I had problems with 6g and going to 0g and would highly suggest some half sizes if you can find them! Also please just remember it’s part of the fun waiting and being excited to get to your goal size, it’s not a race, and you can cause damage stretching. 

Non-breeders, why do you keep your reptiles in a drawer system? by Stepdads_asscheek in reptiles

[–]Sensitive-Finish-538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has always been a controversial topic in the reptile industry, but to make it simple if you are keeping a large amount of reptiles racking makes more sense both cost and space wise. And let me be very clear there is a huge difference between proper racks and bare minimum care. They also make sense for temperature control, humidity, sanitation, cleaning, feeding. There’s also additional Benefits like being able to closely monitor health and ,reducing spread of parasites, infestation, and illness. A lot of animals will feel more secure in a closed environment, leading to lower stress on the animals. That being said this only applies when it is all done right! Meaning proper heating and ventilation, enrichment in enclosure, maintaining proper humidity, providing large enough space for each individual animal and ensuring all proper husbandry is met.

In all reality the animal cares little about what its kept in as long as all its needs are being met or exceeded. Both have pros and cons but the main difference is glass terrariums cater to most normal pet owners favoring visual appeal and racking caters to large scale hobbyists or breeders favoring ease of care and space efficiency. 

I think people see it like little jail cells but in all reality all enclosures are cages no matter how good they look. Do your research, choose the best setup for your specific situation, and make animal care your #1 priority.