Care Sheet for BasilisksAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 4.21 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 03/14/2004 |
Main Category: | Lizards |
Sub Category: | Basilisks |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | 4de |
Years Experience: | 3 to 5 Years |
Species: | Plumed Basilisks |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | basilisks
water dragons |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Males have the dorsal on head, back and most of the tail, females dont have this. |
Mostly Active During: | Day |
Substrate and Water Needs: | I have tried a number of things but i found that my female (voodo) likes hunting for her hoppers in and under moss. they like to have a number of hides, real or artificial plants. they play and climb alot so loads of branchs is a must!! they just need a water bowl to submurge but they tend to poo when submurged so cleaning is important. this is not for drinking! they tend to lick the the plants and branches for that. |
Lighting and UVB: | This is very important!!! 12 on 12 off, both uvb and heat lamp |
Temperatures and Humidity: | The temp should be 70-80 in cooler end and 95-100 in basking end give or take a few. the humidity should be about 80-90% |
Heating and Equipment: | Uvb tube, basking lamp, heatmat and fogger |
Caging Provided: | I have voodo in a tank that is 4’h x 5’l x 2’w. but i just love to see voodo playing in a tank where she looks happy and has loads of room |
Diet: | Omnivorous |
Description of Diet: | Hoppers, spiders, crickets, pinkies, mealworms, waxworms, earthworms, guppies(small fish) fruit, greens |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | I sprinkle nutrabol on the food twice a week |
Maintenance: | Fresh water sould be oftered daily, clean out tank once a fortnight |
Some Words on this Species: | They love to climb and play, so the bigger the tank the happier they are!!!! i know tommy says that they are aggressive and hes never seen 1 that is’nt but voodo is so friendly that my 3yr old niece handles her! voodo has never shown any aggesstion |
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