Jon & Stacy Boone schrieb:
> All hail to the first breeder of this species, Juergen Pietschmann! I am
> glad you're reading and have chimed in.
Too much honour,maybe not the first but probably the first who bred enough to
install breeding groups internationally.and save this spec for herpculture.
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> Juergen brings up a very important and distinct behavior that this species
> exhibits. Most Uroplatus species rest during the day in thick foliage,
> clinging tightly to tree branches and trunks and other visible
> spots.....whereas U. guentheri prefers to hide in hollows, holes, perhaps
> under loose bark, and any other hidden spot that provides moisture. Since
> this area of western Madagascar is characterized as being considerably
> warmer and drier than the eastern forests, there is little doubt that
> guentheri's success there stems from the behavioral adaptation in hiding in
> enclosed spots. This trait, along with the physical structure and ability
> to 'run', offer evidence that they are considerably different than the
> other Uro. species.
correct,couldnt say it better.The only other spec of Uros who does this is as
Yuri explained U.ebenaui.(from the herpculture relevant specs,do not know what
at least alluaudi,malahelo and the spiny ones do)
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> Juergen, you better write the damn article, or alternatively come to the US
> and give the lecture on Uroplatus.
I will take this into consideration,but first have to look after all the gex
here:-)and maybe Yuri is the better overall Uroexpert
TC
Juergen
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