Agree.
Look at Phoenix worms too.
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Agree.
Look at Phoenix worms too.
You can't even imagine how many other pics I have of them....I LOVE digital!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hybrid1098
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Originally Posted by Exclamation
Thank you exclamation! I really appreciate any tips as I'm a total noobe on this.... We've been buying the small crickets (usually about 1/4" - 1/2"), but seems there's always one or two larger ones in the bunch. I won't let them have those any more. Looks like I should stick with the 1/4" ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by JHarris1385
I've been reading up on them, but hadn't read that, good tip. I've got the calcium, UVB and temperature all worked out now. Using an infared 50W for heat. Temp is staying between 81-82 (at night) to 86-87 daytime. I've noticed they've been more active and also really been eating a lot more since the temp is warmer, and I read that aids their digestion.
I've also got to secure and then double secure the lamp stand, lights and the cords so the cats don't knock it off and set the house on fire.
Dave's going to put some screws into the top of the wood cabinet (or put wood braces around) to keep the terrarium from moving if the felines get too active.
I tried freeze dried and live meal worms...the big one would peck at them once or twice, but didn't eat them. The other one didn't touch them.
I'll look into the Phoenix worms. I've got to improve and perfect my "keeping crickets alive" procedure.....seems i'm loosing a lot. I've got lettuce and potato for food, and the water gel things. Any suggestions?
I used freeze dried crickets because the keeping live crickets didnt work for me either. At first they didnt like the freeze dried ones, but I bought this vibrating dish that makes it look like their jumping around and they gobbled them up and once the batteries died in the bowl they kept on eating the freeze dried ones without the movement and now they will eat every single dried cricket i put in their regular bowl
Trying to streamline my set up.
Currently using a Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 CFL for UVA/UVB in a DEEP DOME, and a separate mini dome for heat bulb. ReptiSun product says it's 30% UVA, 10% UVB.
I'd like to get a shorter bulb so it would fit in a COMBO MINI dome unit.
I would have my infared heat bulb 50W in the other dome.
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1) CURRENTLY have Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB CFL sitting on top of my mesh screen in a deep dome.:
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ReptiSun™ 10.0 Perfect for all desert and basking reptiles! 10% UVB Output, 30% UVA Output, FULL SPECTRUMThe new ReptiSun™ Compact Fluorescent lamps use a special UVB transmitting quartz glass for maximum UVB penetration. Cool burning compact fluorescent bulbs screw into standard threaded sockets, eliminating the need for a separate ballast. Lamp can be oriented either vertically or horizontally in your reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture. UVB emissions help prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease andUVA increases feeding, mating, and other natural behaviors.
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2) I found this bulb: Exo-Terra 10.0 UVB SHORTER CFL ....but it doesn't have any UVA.
Repti Glo 10.0 Compact
Desert Terrarium Lamp
Ideal for all desert dwelling reptiles
Ultra High UVB output
Effective up to 50 cm (20")
Provides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium metabolism
Recommended for use with screened terrariums; terrariums with dense screen covers (screens can filter out UVB rays)
Recommended in combination with Repti Glo 2.0 for a higher visual light output
The Exo Terra Repti Glo 10.0 has a very high UVB output similar to that associated with desert environments. Desert locations receive more direct sunlight than any other because of fewer clouds, less air humidity and no plants or trees to provide shade. Therefore desert reptiles are more exposed to UV radiation than any other type of reptile. This bulb can also be used on screened terrariums or terrariums with dense screen covers to ensure UVB penetration. Dense screens can filter out up to 50% of the UVB rays.
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3) Then found this Zilla DESERT 50 UVB COIL CFL - 20W. Definitely is shorter and will fit in the mini dome.
- Gives both UVA and UVB
- 50 microwatt/sec. output
Desert 50 UVB Fluorescent Bulb
Ideal for Desert Dwelling Reptiles: Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx, Frilled Dragons, Horned Lizards, Collared Lizards, Chuckwallas, Sulcata Tortoises, Leopard Tortoises, Russian Tortoises, Savannah Monitors and Nile Monitors
Delivers UVB light levels essential for desert reptile health
Full-spectrum illumination accents subtle pet colors
Styles to fit fluorescent, incandescent light fixtures
Bring a ray of desert sunshine to arid reptile habitats
When it comes to the bone health of a desert reptile, the extra daily dose of UVB light provided by a Desert 50 bulb (50 microwatts per second/cm2) is as essential as proper food and water for long term strength. The Desert 50 family of bulbs also provide needed UVA light, plus visible-spectrum illumination that makes skin coloration more vivid and viewable. Get all this in a family of high-efficiency bulbs designed to fit most major fluorescent fixture types (compact, T5 and T8). Incandescent lamp users also have the option of a Coil Bulb that screws into a standard light socket. Desert 50 bulbs are designed for 3500 hours or twelve full months of average use.
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http://www.zilla-rules.com/assets/006/20616.pdf
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QUESTION:
10% UVB vs. 50 microwatt/sec. output
The units between the Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 and the Zilla Desert 50 seem to be different so I can't figure out how to compare them????
Anybody know how I can compare apples to apples here??
I have a 10 gallon terrarium.
Thanks!
I guess we're kinda in the boring department when it comes to pets. Right now we just have dogs, cats, & goldfish. In the past though I've had: a hedgehog, love birds, pythons, iguanas, a bat, a squirrel, a tarantula, a skink (my son was responsible for many of the odd pets).
Sad day yesterday. One of our Golden Retrievers passed away. Kelly was our 8 year old female & it appears that she died of heart worms (went from testing negative for the parasite to deceased in 18 months). She left a big hole in the family.
Sorry for your loss Bud...:(Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
:( Sorry Tom....
Sorry for your loss.:(
Thanks guys. The loss hit me much harder than I would have thought.
Sorry to put such a damper on your thread.
Sorry for your loss Tom.
Our pets have such special places in our hearts, especially dogs.
PK