chris
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Post by chris on Jul 13, 2005 20:01:32 GMT
Hi, I have 2 males and a female of what I think is the Eastern form of lacerta viridis. I have been told that this form may need a higher temp if kept outside than say, the western forms (Bilineata) Has anyone any views/expertise in these matters. I'm thinking of either a walled area with a cold frame type top or a greenhouse which I will keep heated at the start and end of the year. I am from West Yorkshire which hasn't the best weather. I want the lizards to flourish and not just to survive. They have bred this year and produced 11 young from a possibe 2 batches of 13 eggs in total. All are doing fine. Even the one which has a disability and runs around in circles ! They even accept crickets from my hand ! I would appreciate any info, especially anyone from this area or further north. Also has anyone considered horticultural glass in their vivariums ? This type of glass lets in UV light, which I don't know. It may be an improvement on "normal" glass. I'm going to do some research on the matter when I get round to it. Chris
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Post by adamanuran on Jul 15, 2005 11:57:33 GMT
I too am from west yorks, and have never had bother with heat for any lacertids. Hortic glass doesn't allow uvb 310 through but allows some uva i think! Ps, Welcome to the forum.
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Post by Iowarth on Oct 17, 2005 20:05:51 GMT
Hi Chris This reply is somewhat belated. I have nver noticed any significant difference in the requirements of lacerta v. bilineata or L.v.viridis through some 30 years of keeping and breeding them. You do have to be careful of excessive moisture during the winter for both varieties. Re the glass, horticultural glass only transmits about 1-2% of available UVB. This is enough for the lizards to thrive but insufficient for successful breeding. Better is acrylic sheet (ensure you do NOT get the UV resistant variety - must be UV transmitting) - this transmits about 90% of available UV. You can get it at www.casupply.co.uk. Chris
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