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Animals kept in captivity rely on their owners to monitor their health, recognise any issues and act to remedy the problem. This means that it is important that you are knowledgeable about what is normal behaviour and appearance for your species and are prepared to respond if there are any variations. Providing a balanced diet and the appropriate environment for the particular species, keeping the enclosure clean and having the contact details for a veterinarian familiar with the species is an excellent start to ensuring the long term health of your animal.