kingsnake.com - reptile and amphibian classifieds, breeders, forums, photos, videos and more

return to main index
  mobile - desktop
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on YouTube link to us on LinkedIn
 
click here for Rodent Pro
Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Chicks, Quail
Available Now at RodentPro.com!
Locate a business by name: click to list your business
search the classifieds. buy an account
events by zip code list an event
Search the forums             Search in:
News & Events: Herp Photo of the Day: Chondro . . . . . . . . . .  Herp Photo of the Day: Chameleon . . . . . . . . . .  Kentucky Reptile Expo - Apr. 12, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  St. Louis Herpetological Society - Apr 13, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  San Diego Herp Society Meeting - Apr 15, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Colorado Herp Society Meeting - Apr 19, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Chicago Herpetological Society Meeting - Apr 20, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Bay Area Herpetological Society Meeting - Apr 25, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Suncoast Herp Society Meeting - Apr 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  DFW Herp Society Meeting - Apr 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Calusa Herp Society Meeting - May 01, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Southwestern Herp Society Meeting - May 03, 2025 . . . . . . . . . . 
Free Nationwide Ground Shipping on All Frozen Food Orders Totaling $99 Or More at RodentPro.com!

what about temps?

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Water Dragon and Basilisk Forum ]

Posted by rick gordon on April 25, 2003 at 12:36:00:

In Reply to: what about temps? posted by rowad on April 25, 2003 at 07:14:35:

:what is the lowest/highest you can put them outdoors safely?

Rick::Most studies on the subject show benefits from as little as 20 to 45 minutes of exposure a day. I wouldn't recommend leaving them out for extended periods of time unless you�re sure that the enclosure can provide sufficient shade, water and protection. Keep in mind that the shade will change as the day progresses. Another thing to keep in mind is the size of your lizard. A smaller lizard has a greater surface to mass ratio and needs less exposure time and is more susceptible to temperature changes and extremes. The best temperatures are when you can get 70-80 in the shade. As for the min and max that depends on size of your lizard.

Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ The Water Dragon and Basilisk Forum ]