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Posted by Ryan on January 23, 2001 at 19:25:34:

In Reply to: Checking my husbandry posted by Ryan on January 22, 2001 at 20:49:44:

For the peace of mind of all of you out there, and since it seems I have started quite a debate, let me add this.
I was wrong about the bulb, no b in the UV. I use a Rubbermaid about six inches tall, and leave terrariums for my small lizards. I have kept herps for well over a decade and am aware of the greenhouse effect. This shorter height allows for more air circulation, giving me a diverse temp range in a small area. It is much too cold to keep him outdoors currently.
Many of you helped me initially, and I was checking to see how well I was doing. The care of my little charge is very important to me.
I also am a strong advocate against people purchasing pets from pet stores. I feel that keeping large herps and those with demanding needs should not be something that is available to the general public. This weekend I am putting together a care sheet for a fourth grader who just purchased a spectacled caiman, after being told it was an alligator and would not reach it's six foot length for 13+ years.
I love my sulcuta, and will feel the same way when he is a lumbering giant ramming things for fun!
I greatly appreciate everyone's help and concern, and I will experiment with the temps to find out which he prefers. Thank you again, and I look forward to any more advice.
Ryan

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: For the peace of mind of all of you out there, and since it seems I have started quite a debate, let me add this. : I was wrong about the bulb, no b in the UV. I use a Rubbermaid about six inches tall, and leave terrariums for my small lizards. I have kept herps for well over a decade and am aware of the greenhouse effect. This shorter height allows for more air circulation, giving me a diverse temp range in a small area. It is much too cold to keep him outdoors currently. : Many of you helped me initially, and I was checking to see how well I was doing. The care of my little charge is very important to me. : I also am a strong advocate against people purchasing pets from pet stores. I feel that keeping large herps and those with demanding needs should not be something that is available to the general public. This weekend I am putting together a care sheet for a fourth grader who just purchased a spectacled caiman, after being told it was an alligator and would not reach it's six foot length for 13+ years. : I love my sulcuta, and will feel the same way when he is a lumbering giant ramming things for fun! : I greatly appreciate everyone's help and concern, and I will experiment with the temps to find out which he prefers. Thank you again, and I look forward to any more advice. : Ryan

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