Camille,
Temps can range anywhere from 55-72F (night) to
74-78 (day) temperatures should not rise over 80F
for extended periods. I keep them on the cool end in winter
and the warmer end of the spectrum in summer.
Humidity of 80% in daytime is ok, it should be 90% or higher
at night. Misting twice daily will do unless ambient humidity
is low.
I wouldn't cover the lid, good ventilation keeps bacteria
levels down. The substrate should not become saturated
will water, let it dry between mistings. The airstone/water dish
will help.
Uroplatus usually eat frequently unless highly
stressed or ill.
I've been using vitalites resting on top of the cage for about 4
years and have hatched between 35-45 babies per year with
few problems. Calcium D3 supplements are very important,
especially if you are using weak UVB bulbs. Feeding land snails
works well if you can get them.
They usually get to between 9 and 10.5". There is a larger
mainland variety that some consider to be U. henkeli.
The vivarium for adults should be 24" high at the very least,
but higher is definitely better. For a pair, you should have at least 2 square
feet of floor space. Bigger is again better.
Give them horizontal and vertical perches. They sleep
vertical, but will use horizontal branches at night.
Do not handle unless necessary to move animals for cleaning, etc.
Neil Meister
>I have just returned from the Reptile & Exotic animal
>expo in Raleigh with a U. henkeli and while I read up
>on them as much as possible beforehand I have a bunch
>of questions (imagine that!)
>First, I have seen a variety of temperatures
>mentioned, some of which seemed a bit high. What do
>they prefer? 65-75F? Day/night?
>
>Humidity range? About 80%? Higher? Right now for
>humidity, beside misting, I have set up a water dish
>with an airstone and airpump to help with humidity.
>The aquarium has a screen lid--should I cover it
>partially with plastic to keep up humidity?
>
>They need UVB, right? I can't seem to find Reptisun
>5.0 around here, is there another brand I can use, or
>is it safe to order tube lights (ie, do they ship in
>one piece)?
>
>Food--do recently shipped animals usually want to eat
>right away, or are they a bit too stressed? What is
>the range of food you suggest as a staple diet? I
>have crix, superworms and mealworms on hand, and can
>get grasshoppers from my herb garden (I don't use any
>pesticides for just that reason).
>
>I'm almost done. Just how big DO they get? I've
>heard varying reports. How big a tank will they need
>finally? I only have the one now, but I plan to get a
>second eventually. How much space will I need for
>two? For just the one?
>What about perches--how big should they be? Do these
>guys hang out on tree trunks or branches? (Both?)
>Vertical or horizontal (primarily)? Plants?
>
>Last question. How handleable are they? I was
>expecting something like my Phelsuma for some reason,
>but they don't seem that, well, spastic. Is that an
>illusion due to their slower speed? How fast can they
>move?
>OK, that's all for tonight. I'm sure I'll have more by
>tommorrow.
>Thanks so much!!!
>Camille
Neil Meister
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Global Gecko Association
http://www.gekkota.com
President
Nova Scotia Herpetoculture Society
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