The Learning Zone

[guidofatherof5]

I haven't read this yet but it looks like a good read.

http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/publication...05_lind001.pdf

[ConcinusMan]

"....declines in numbers of garter snakes have been linked to the declines in their amphibian prey." That's what I was saying in the "frog legs" thread. It's probably actually a good thing for the snakes when bullfrogs move in to "ruined" wetlands since the native frogs will usually die off when the condition of the wetland gets poor.

Good read Steve. Thanks for sharing the link.

[luke.B]

i never notices this on rodent pro before and thought some of them were good so figured i would share
Reptiles, Rats, Rodents, Snakes | Rodent Pro Articles

[Stefan-A]

Effects of ultraviolet radiation on plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 concentrations in corn snakes (Elaphe guttata)
http://vetmed.illinois.edu/mmitch/pdf/corn snake.pdf

The effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin lipids of garter snakes
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...YiVZEYRMD5iepQ


Voluntary Exposure of Some Western-Hemisphere Snake and Lizard Species to Ultraviolet-B Radiation in the Field: How Much Ultraviolet-B Should a Lizard or Snake Receive in Captivity?
http://www.solarmeter.com/pdfs/paper2.pdf

[EasternGirl]

Okay...just to make sure that I am understanding the findings...in the first article...it was found that UVB exposure did not change behavior, but it did cause a decrease in reproduction? I'm getting ready to read the second article now...

[EasternGirl]

Okay...second article read. Very interesting articles Stefan...and thank you for providing them as I am always wondering about UV light in my enclosures. Now, the second article mentions the use of Zoo Med bulbs. I have been using a Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 UVB strip bulb for my slide glass enclosure...which is a 30 gallon...and the light sits about 15 inches above the substrate. What do you think about using that?

[Stefan-A]

I don't know.

[angrygamer]

Okay...second article read. Very interesting articles Stefan...and thank you for providing them as I am always wondering about UV light in my enclosures. Now, the second article mentions the use of Zoo Med bulbs. I have been using a Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 UVB strip bulb for my slide glass enclosure...which is a 30 gallon...and the light sits about 15 inches above the substrate. What do you think about using that?

I'm using a 2.0. Been using it about a week as per my vet, not really any difference behaviorwise...

Also, my vet also told me that if the light is shining through glass you won't get the UV benefits...

[EasternGirl]

Well it's shining through the metal mesh at the top of the tank...not through glass. I was using it everyday...now I have had it off to see if my snake likes it better without such bright light...I have been using only her basking light. I'll turn it back on tomorrow and see if I notice a difference.

[angrygamer]

Well it's shining through the metal mesh at the top of the tank...not through glass. I was using it everyday...now I have had it off to see if my snake likes it better without such bright light...I have been using only her basking light. I'll turn it back on tomorrow and see if I notice a difference.

OK, just making sure. Hey, keep us posted on this.