We are new hognose owners. We got a juvenile female about a month ago. Tomorrow, workers are beginning a replacement of all our windows and then next week siding. I am concerned materials such as sealants will cause harm to our new girl. I am considering relocating her to my parents’ home for the duration, but I am also worried about stressing her out moving her to a new location after we have only had her for a short time. (She has not eaten since we got her.)
I am in a quandary if it is best to move her or keep her in our home during the replacements. For info–our house is a small home and every window is being replaced. The only room without a replacement is internal and small and will not allow for any ventilation and we do not own an air purifier.
My question: is it better to move her even if it will be stressful than to risk her getting affected by possible chemical exposure in the window and siding replacements? Thank you for any help. I could find next to nothing on this in a Google search.
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Personally, I’d err on the side of protecting her from any potential toxins. Yes, the move will cause some degree of stress, but so will the noise from the home improvements. She can survive not eating for a bit longer, but I’d be concerned about permanent harm caused by chemical exposure if she stays.
Maybe someone who knows more about the actual sealants and chemicals involved will have a different opinion, but unless I knew she wouldn’t be harmed, I wouldn’t take the risk.
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I have to agree. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Sure the windows may be open to allow good ventilation while they seal… But if it’s ever a situation where where YOU are uncomfortable because of fumes, it is always worse for any animal in your care.
It really sucks on the timing though
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Thank you for the advice!! I agree. I’m pretty sure it’s going to be best to move her for a bit.
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I completely agree with the others. Hognoses are so much more sensitive to chemicals. It’s far safer to risk a bit of stress from a temporary move than what the chemicals may do.
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