Green Anole
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=== Lighting === | === Lighting === | ||
| - | A light emitting UVA and | + | A light emitting UVA and UVB rays is ideal, with at least 2 basking sites in the enclosure. This allows for the anole to travel around the tank and still have the option to bask in different areas. Make sure to place the lights at least 8” away from the highest basking spot. |
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| + | Not all UVB lights are created equal. Some decay very quickly. You need no less than two 18" fluorescent UVB tubes. Short version - UVB helps the anole to process the calcium in their diet. Without the UVB...the calcium does not get absorbed and the result is Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) and renal failure. The brands to go with: | ||
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| + | * Reptisun 5.0 or 10.0 | ||
| + | * Iguana Light 5.0 | ||
| + | * Exoterra 8.0 | ||
| + | * Arcadia 5.0 (UK) | ||
| + | * Mega Ray EB (external ballast) [http://www.reptileuv.com ReptileUV.com] | ||
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| + | Many of these can be purchased at [http://www.reptiledirect.com ReptileDirect.com] for a more reasonable price than the pet stores. Once you provide these lights for your anole...set them in the 6" - 8" range (12" - 18" for the Mega Ray). Any farther and the UVB drops of so much that they don't do any good. A UVB meter is an excellent way to keep on top of your bulbs. *A note on the compacts and spirals. Depending on the brand the could cause eye injury to your anole. Please visit the [http://www.uvguide.co.uk UVGuide UK] and read the "Special Report" to learn more. | ||
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| + | Some EXCELLENT sources on UVB at the bottom. | ||
== Feeding == | == Feeding == | ||
