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newbie here getting a tyrannosaurus rex

T-Rex Care Sheet

Latin=Tyrannosaurus (meaning= tyrant lizard) or Tyrannosaurus Rex (rex= "king")

The T-Rex is a generally mild natured creature. He is easily tamed, if purchased from a reputable breeder. They can also be taught to remain in the front yard, use the kitty litter box and as a guard dog.

Housing

As juveniles, the T-rex can be housed in small packs of up to seven in a 10-20 gal tank. It's been noted that the T-rex will only grow to the size of its viv or environment. If allowed to roam, the T-rex can grow anywhere from 6 inches - 40 feet.

Larger adults may need to be housed in a car port, garage, barn or nearby Walmart.

Substrate

Though not discussed, I'm sure any paper or wood type of substrate would do. I personally prefer a more natural kind, made from ground "Life Savers" candy and "Mentos."

Heating

Generally if you use a combo of regulated heating pads and lamps, desired temps of around 80-90F can be achieved. I prefer a more natural method of Kingsford Charcoal and lighter fluid.

Feeding

Not always a necessity, but if you must, a well balanced diet of Vodka, RedBull, Grass, Tab Orange Soda, Beans, Burritos (all kinds), Forum Trolls and the occasional Roy Munson will suffice.

Water is NOT a daily necessity. Generally providing it for them every month or so, will suffice. Any more than that may cause them to develop some sort of infection.

Dietary supplements can be used. Kathy love sells a quality substitute and fecal odor remover called "Nutri Rex." You will need to add several pounds of the supplement, to every meal. Failure to use will cause severe propery damage!

Sexing or Probing

Unless you have a clear picture and know what you are looking for, then probing them is the only reliable method.

Kathy Love sells the appropriate sized probing kit on her website for a reasonable fee of about $950. She also provides, free of charge, a sexing video for you to watch and learn. Caution should be taken though, not to injure the T-rex, use plenty of Vaseline on the probe. It is also recommended that you have 15 assistants before attempting.

Handling

It is recommended that you handle you T-rex often. Exposure to cats and small dogs, help promote a healthy appetite.

Good Luck :cool:

Wayne
 
Wayne, you can’t use wood or paper for the substrate. They will ingest it and get an impaction. When T Rex gets an impaction we’re talking IMPACTION. Stainless steel welded to the earth’s core is the only expectable substrate.
 
I want to make the first hybrid :) Frilliesaurus Rex


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HYBRIDS!!!!!!

OMG - don't even GO there! Don't you know that everyone hates them, and they are against nature's laws? Stick with the natural albinos, paisleys, and scaleless morphs like everyone else!
 
I do think everyone considering a tyrannosaur as a pet should start with something smaller and more manageable. Learn how to care for a carnivorous dinosaur with something that, if it dies, won't need a bulldozer and planning permission to bury.

Maniraptoran care sheet (Covers all small to medium-sized dromaeosaurs, from Microraptor to Deinonychus)

These large flightless proto-birds are widespread throughout the Northern Hemisphere strata. They range in size from large female Deinonychus at eleven feet nose to tail down to positively tiny male Microraptors at just 18 inches long. Although appropriate caging sizes will vary depending on the species chosen, the overall care requirements are similar.

Dromaeosaurids carry a reputation for being bad-tempered and aggressive. Their powerful kicks have killed children up to 28 years of age. They are also surprisingly good swimmers; do not expect a moat or similar containment system to keep them on your property if you choose not to use appropriate fencing.

Although they are primarily insectivorous or carnivorous, preferring small prey, you may find that your dromaeosaur also appreciates the occasional sweet, soft fruit.

For a breeding pair of one of the larger genera, you will require a large fenced outdoor paddock at least 200 metres square. This paddock should provide areas of shade - a stand of trees or shrubs in the centre will give playful young adults a place to ambush their keepers from. Fencing should be a minimum of three metres in height and should ideally be topped with an inwards incline to prevent these agile avians from climbing out. Keep in mind the trees when building the enclosure, as these may form an easy escape route.

Smaller species may be kept indoors, although dedicating an entire spare room to their housing is recommended. Many of the smaller species have some gliding ability, and Microraptor is unusual among vertebrates in having four feathered wings - both front and hind limbs are adorned with flight feathers.

Fresh water should be available at all times, and many dromaeosaurids will enjoy a sand bath or even light spray from a garden hose, spending hours afterwards preening their feathers.

If you are not feeding large herbivorous dinosaur prey to large dromaeosaurids it may be recommended that you trim their sickle claws; any farrier or tree surgeon should have the appropriate equipment. For smaller species a quick file down with a Dremel will do wonders, especially if you enjoy having these species perched on your shoulder or sitting on your knee.

Training is strongly recommended, but only by using positive reinforcement means; do not attempt to swat a dromaeosaur on the nose with a rolled-up newspaper under any circumstances.

Check any good care sheet regarding chickens and parrots for the diseases these genera can obtain; red mite is of particular concern.
 
I just wanted to thank everyone that participated in this discussion. It was very informative and entertaining. As you can tell, the input you all provided went into developing the "Care Sheet." Hopefully, new members will be able to search out this thread and the information contained within, and use it to make a well thought out and informed decision, before buying one.

I on the other hand, see the error in my ways. I realize, that owning one T-rex is well beyond the scope of my ability. So I called the breeder and informed him of this. Understandably, he agreed. So he went ahead and increased my order to a whole damn herd of them.

I'm sure my mom won't mind. I was able to charge all of these animals, on her Credit Card. He was able to ship them out today and I should be getting them sometime tomorrow. I'm going to keep them in the shipping container, until my buddy Zeek and I can get around to building them a rack system. Hopefully I can find some wood and nails to get it done.

I have to go now, so I can return my moms credit card, before she realizes it's missing.

Thank you all, again!

Wayne
 
The pet store told me that my new baby T-Rex will only reach about 2 ft, and I can feed it one small bird every 4 weeks. Sounds legit to me, but wanted to make sure you guys agree first. Here's a picture of the big guy!
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I named him Monk!
 
Pepper said:
The pet store told me that my new baby T-Rex will only reach about 2 ft, and I can feed it one small bird every 4 weeks. Sounds legit to me, but wanted to make sure you guys agree first. Here's a picture of the big guy!
walters_pachyceph.jpg

I named him Monk!
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I think you got ripped off, that's a Pachycephalosaurus. They grow to around 10 feet long, I think, though I have no experience... As far as feeding, I don't have any experience there either, but it's probably herbivorous, possibly omnivorous, so I'd throw some plant matter at it as well.
 
Do I have to literally throw, or can I gently tap it with plant matter? What if I get someone else to throw for me? How hard should I throw?
 
Yes it is my uncles grandfathers sisters cousins brothers girlfriends doctors cousin bred them!
 
RosieReal said:
Probably just me...but the link just shows me a blank page :(
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:roflmao: It's supposed to! :rofl:

J/K I didn't get it at first. I had to read the post a couple of times, till I realized that it's a link to a blank page, called the "internet" :nyah: So it's not just you. :santa:

Wayne
 
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