Hello, thought Id put in my two bits since I had a similar set up as one of my first vivs. First let me warn you about fire belly toads with fire belly...
Thank you! The tree frogs weren't bothered by the toads toxins? ... as one of my first vivs. ... newts. my 4 newts may have been too small to share space,...
i have a 55 gl tank set up nicely planted and every thing is growing great. i have add 4 toads and 6 frogs now i know that the toads don't use a pool for...
You want a submersible pump, NOT an external filter. Go to my home page at http://home.comcast.net/~epollak/ and click on the link for viv construction for one...
Sorry it's been so long, Summer holidays are crazy and all. Just to let you know the good news, While I was on vacation my leo come back. My mum went into the...
What is the difference between Reptisun 5.0 and 10.0 bulbs? Is there a differnce between the standard fluorescent and the CF versions? Is there a way to...
The 10.0 is newer and generally puts out more UVB than the 5.0. Do not purchase the compact version of either one - they are connected with eye problems due...
I have a 55 gallon aquarium and I want to try something different. My aquatic turtles have always had large aquarium decorations to climb out and bask on but...
For our turtles, my husband divided the tank with a small piece of plexi that was adhered in place which stretched from one side to he other. Then he made them...
Hello, Having kept turtles for ages (childhood in out door kiddy pool) and doing rescue now, I would suggest a larger environment if possible (100 gallon...
Hello All, This doesn't have much to do w my viv, but I figured someone could prob help anyway. I'm converting a wood/glass hutch into a snake cage for my...
Hello Michell,  You are wise to question these products, many artists including myself ended up with horrific consequence from their use. Here is one...
I've heard this rumour before but havent read any definitive proof that its true. Do you know of any? I'd be interested to read it. ... not ... with eye ... ...
Hey Ed, I did check out the photo gallery and saw a couple of interesting ones but the problem is that there arent descriptions. Would using play sand alone be...
I've never done beardies so I'll let the other folks answer you. Ed Edward I. Pollak, Ph.D. Department of Psychology West Chester University of Pennsylvania ...
Which part? (Reptisun UVB output, the problems from the phosphors, the usefulness of the Solarmeters, or the six month replacement practices) Most of what I...
Sorry I didnt specify. I was referring to the phosphor/blindness problem. ... the ... practices) Most ... <http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm>....
I would never use play sand. It's too course and could cause impaction. They make finer grades of sand for reptiles or you can crush and sift your own out of...
Gotcha - what I know is mostly from that site. If you want the most recent information about the problem and what's being done about it, or want to ask more...
Hi, My name is Al and I am new to this hobby. My question is do you buy the turtles or catch the in the wild. I remember as a kid you could by the small green...
Many native turtles are protected these days. Buying them is better. Where do live? Are there any decent herp shows near you? Go to kingsnake.com and click on...
Well I looked at kingsnake and would you believe every state on the east coast has a show except NC where I live. I would have to drive to Va. or S.C. for the...
Al, Ed is correct in stating that it is often illegal to take (anything sometimes) from the wild. Small red eared turtles are illegal under four inches (carry...
Al, turtles need at least 100 gallons (if one cares to do a set up properly) and are extremely "dirty" (I hate that word but meaning they pooh a lot!)... need...
Maybe I'll look at frogs. How big of a tank do I need for two of them. Right now I have two gold fish in a 10 gallon tank and they are doing great. They were...
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