Hi, I would like to measure body temperature in different species of turtles (both terrestrial and aquatic) using the least invasive method that is still effective.
I am planning on using the thermochron i-button data logger, which I will attach to the skin of the turtle using silicon under the carapace near one of the back legs. Does anyone know if the data logger will stay in place with this design and possibly for how long (one week, a month, some months)? Or does anyone have a suggestion for a better design? To ensure optimal data reading and lower the risk of the data logger becoming detached, how should I apply the silicon (e.g., in between the skin and the data logger, completely encapsulating the data logger, or another way)? Thanks in advance for the help, Ylenia ------------------------------------- Dr. Ylenia Chiari Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of South Alabama LSCB 123 5871 USA Dr. N. Mobile, AL 36688 USA Phone: (251) 460-6331 Fax: (251) 414 8220 Email [email protected] Web http://www.yleniachiari.it http://www.usouthal.edu/biology/faculty/chiari/chiariindex.html ------------------------------------
