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bulletHousing
bulletConfine when not supervised
bulletProvide a hiding spot
bulletClimbing branches
bulletSoaking area
bulletClimate control

bulletTemperature
bulletPreferred Optimum Temperature Zone (POTZ)
bulletProvide a range
bulletVary temperature in time
bulletHeat sources include lamps, heating pads, and heat tapes
bulletPOTZ for common species
bulletIguanas: 80-100
bulletBeardies: 80-105
bulletL geckos: 75-85
bulletChameleons: 70-85
bulletTrop. snakes: 80-90
bulletTemp. snakes: 70-90
bulletBox turtles: 70-90
bulletAq. Turtles: 80-85
bulletTortoises: 80-90

bulletLighting
bulletVisible light
bulletUVA and UVB light
bulletDay length 12 hours
 

bulletNutrition
bulletHigh forage herbivore
bulletHay
bulletGreens
bulletVegetable
bulletHerbivore
bulletGreens
bulletVegetables
bulletOmnivore
bulletFormulated feed
bulletVegetables
bulletFruits
bulletInsectivore
bulletCommercial insects
bulletCa supplement
bulletCarnivore
bulletWhole prey
 

bulletWater
bulletOpen
bulletSpray/mist
 

bulletHealth Care
bulletParasite control
bulletHealth screening
bulletReproductive health
bulletRecord keeping
 

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