Posts Tagged ‘Arboreal Species’
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
When setting up your lizard’s home it is better to err on the side of too much space rather than too little. The vast majority of first-time lizard owners, particularly those who opt for lizards that reach considerable size, often place their new lizards in structures that are far too small for their needs. Size guidelines are given in chapter 6. They range from a gallon jug sufficient for a small burrowing legless lizard to structures 10 feet long, 7 feet high and 2 1/2 feet wide for large arboreal species such as the common Green Iguana. If you build your own enclosure or have one custom built, make sure it will be big enough for your lizard’s future needs. Be sure to design your lizard’s home for easy cleaning and maintenance. Enclosures for climbing or arboreal species should include shelves and the means to attach branches to the upper reaches of their walls. The flooring should be easy to clean. Vinyl-tile flooring or glass-bottomed structures such as large aquarium tanks are examples. Substrate should be selected with the lizard’s needs and your planting and decorating objectives in mind. If an aquarium is used, the top should not be glass-covered except for species that require high humidity. Screen covers are best. If a cage is being built, grate-covered ventilation holes can be made in the sides and back wall. Some hobbyists prefer hinged doors, others sliding doors. Aquariums covered with screen covers mean performing chores through the top. A number of companies that advertise in reptile magazines advertise standard and custom cage building services. These cages are made from nontoxic materials laminated with melamine or Formica. Be sure any glues, paints or other substances applied to the tank are not toxic after properly dried.
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Friday, February 11th, 2011
This is a special concern when keeping herbivores and lizards that drink droplets of water from the leaves of plants. When real plants are included in the environment it is suggested that they remain in individual pots. If the terrarium is a wood-framed cage, the use of a false bottom can be advantageous. Assuming that the bottom is constructed of plywood, it is fairly easy to locate the areas where the plants are to be positioned and cut out holes of appropriate sizes that will accommodate the corresponding plant pots. When the pots are arranged a suitable substrate can then be applied to cover their tops.
There are several types of natural-looking gravels that are manufactured primarily for use in freshwater tropical fish aquaria. These substrates are well-suited for use in terraria. A potting soil mixture can be used in place of gravel. Regardless of the medium that is used to cover the floor of the terrarium, cleanliness must be maintained, and periodic replacement of the gravel or soil is recommended. If a false bottom is in place, the substrate can be changed with much less disturbance to the plants.
Decorations of the temperate/subtropical environment should reflect the natural habitat of the individual species. Terrestrial lizards should be provided with plenty of ground cover, such as horizontally positioned branches, pieces of tree bark, and rocks that are light enough for the animals to burrow under. Upright branches might also be included; even those lizards that are considered to be terrestrial will occasionally climb if they are furnished with the means to do so. Arboreal species can be afforded some ground cover in their environment, although the main concern is the provision of twigs, limbs, and branches that offer the lizards a variety of perches that are located at different distances from the overhead heat and light sources. Driftwood, although usually expensive, can be a very attractive addition to most terraria.
Whether the decor is comprised of branches, driftwood, or small and/or large stones and rocks, the safety of the inhabitants of the habitat should be considered. Rock formations and arrangements prove to be the ideal temperatures for most temperate and subtropical species.
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Carrying their heavy shelters around with them, turtles have no need for speed. Their requirement is for powerful legs able to carry the extra weight, and propel them along at a deliberate pace. Most lizards, by comparison scurry through life at a breakneck clip. Generally, they use all four legs in moving about, but several can run on their hind legs, like man. The majority of them rely on swiftness and agility to capture prey or escape enemies. Thus, depending on where they live, they have feet adapted for running across soft sand or over rocks or for climbing trees. Arboreal species have by far the most specialized feet: the chameleons have opposable toes which grasp branches like pincers, the geckos have marvelous clinging pads. The snakes, on the other hand, have learned how to move about without any legs at all.
Pillarlike legs support the weight of the giant Galapagos tortoise, which sometimes weighs 400 pounds or more. While land turtles have developed short thick legs, sometimes with sharp claws for digging, marine turtles have evolved flippers.
Clinging pads on the undersides of a gecko’s toes allow it to scurry easily up trees and smooth walls and even dash across ceilings. The pads, present in most gecko species, consist of a series of plates which are equipped with many tiny hook-like cells.
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Sunday, November 29th, 2009
This is a special concern when keeping herbivores and lizards that drink droplets of water from the leaves of plants. When real plants are included in the environment it is suggested that they remain in individual pots. If the terrarium is a wood-framed cage, the use of a false bottom can be advantageous. Assuming that the bottom is constructed of plywood, it is fairly easy to locate the areas where the plants are to be positioned and cut out holes of appropriate sizes that will accommodate the corresponding plant pots. When the pots are arranged a suitable substrate can then be applied to cover their tops.
There are several types of natural-looking gravels that are manufactured primarily for use in freshwater tropical fish aquaria. These substrates are well-suited for use in terraria. A potting soil mixture can be used in place of gravel. Regardless of the medium that is used to cover the floor of the terrarium, cleanliness must be maintained, and periodic replacement of the gravel or soil is recommended. If a false bottom is in place, the substrate can be changed with much less disturbance to the plants.
Decorations of the temperate/subtropical environment should reflect the natural habitat of the individual species. Terrestrial lizards should be provided with plenty of ground cover, such as horizontally positioned branches, pieces of tree bark, and rocks that are light enough for the animals to burrow under. Upright branches might also be included; even those lizards that are considered to be terrestrial will occasionally climb if they are furnished with the means to do so. Arboreal species can be afforded some ground cover in their environment, although the main concern is the provision of twigs, limbs, and branches that offer the lizards a variety of perches that are located at different distances from the overhead heat and light sources. Driftwood, although usually expensive, can be a very attractive addition to most terraria.
Whether the decor is comprised of branches, driftwood, or small and/or large stones and rocks, the safety of the inhabitants of the habitat should be considered. Rock formations and arrangements of branches should be secured to prevent the specimens from being crushed by an unstable construction of scenery. Also check for sharp splinters and ends on branches, as well as unusually sharp edges on rocks and all other decor.
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