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Old 08-25-2013, 04:31 PM   #1
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Question First-time Robo owner!

Hello all!

I'm happy to announce that I brought home my first Robo today! His name is Pumpkin. I previously had a Campbells, she peacefully passed away in her sleep last month after a long, two-year life. I don't have much experience with Robos, any tips you guys have would be great! Also, I'm interested in learning about any specific health concerns that affect Robos.

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Old 08-25-2013, 04:50 PM   #2
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Robos are like syrians and not really prone to many species specific health issues

However... Robos are also often very, very fast (I'm guessing you noticed ) and difficult to tame, so you might need to be quite patient with him. They do make great pets though
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Old 08-25-2013, 04:57 PM   #3
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Yes I've noticed he's VERY fast! My last ham was tough to tame as well. This little guy seems extremely chill so far - complete opposite of my last ham.
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Old 08-25-2013, 05:13 PM   #4
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Its great that he seems chilled, if he is then thats a good start in terms of eventually taming him
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Old 08-25-2013, 08:37 PM   #5
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Hello luxbear. Your little guy is adorable. I love his little face peering out of the igloo.
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Old 08-26-2013, 12:54 AM   #6
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Awww he's absolutely adorable. Congratulations .

Just a warning. Robo's are extremely addictive
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Old 08-26-2013, 06:01 AM   #7
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Thanks everyone! It's officially Day 1 of the taming process, haha
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Old 08-26-2013, 08:51 AM   #8
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Yes, very addicting! If you get bitten by the "robo bug" and decide you want another, I have babies that are ready to go to their forever homes in 2 weeks or so. I live south of Boston!
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Old 08-26-2013, 09:03 AM   #9
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Oh my gosh I wish I had known! I live in Boston!!
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Old 08-26-2013, 09:04 AM   #10
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Do they get along well with each other/in the same cage? I noticed that this lil guy had two bros with him, but they weren't getting along.
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