Posted by BabyHerp on August 08, 2000 at 17:08:29:
In Reply to: Spiny-Tailed moving outside posted by Dee Boeck on August 08, 2000 at 15:05:37:
My female ig's enclosure is outside all year long.
Things to check....nighttime heat may be too low for this species....(ceramic heating element or infared red/blue heatlamp inaccessible to her and on timers for added warmth at night, also a human heating pad will help keep her warm thru cooler nights)
Predation from....fire ants, anything that might get into cage, by tearing the screen.
Shade at least 1/3 of cage should be shaded at all times so ig can thermoregulate, get out of the heat.
I'd also expect some restlessness when she is moved into her new enclosure...for a few weeks...maybe even a little loss of appetite...till she gets used to it. Post at the cyclura forum for ideas as well...okie dokie!
Gina