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Christian55
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 Green Basalisk questions!!!!

Could i keep a basalisk in a 30 gallon equeal tall & long and are basalisks good beginner lizards thanx so much!!
-Christian



07/29/07  09:33pm

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Skjonnhet
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   Message To: Christian55   In reference to Message Id: 1379809


 Green Basalisk questions!!!!

I believe they need more than that. They mainly need alot of height. They enjoy being in trees and I don’t consider them a beginner lizard. They can also be aggresive.



07/29/07  09:41pm

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   Message To: Skjonnhet   In reference to Message Id: 1379822


 Green Basalisk questions!!!!

i would say u need at least a 40 gal. tank... they r good, and friendly if u have time to play w/ them... like any animal it takes time to built a bond... but just make sure u really want a lizard n can take care of it!!
08/15/07  06:54pm

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   Message To: Skjonnhet   In reference to Message Id: 1379822


 Green Basalisk questions!!!!

i would say u need at least a 40 gal. tank... they r good, and friendly if u have time to play w/ them... like any animal it takes time to built a bond... but just make sure u really want a lizard n can take care of it!!
08/15/07  06:55pm

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   Message To: Christian55   In reference to Message Id: 1379809


 Green Basalisk questions!!!!

never put a green basalisk in such a small cage they need room 2 run or it equals[Image]
07/05/08  03:43pm

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 Green Basalisk questions!!!!

I have had a pair of g. basils for 5 years now. The greens are calmer than the browns......they have wicked nails when picking them up if they don’t want you to. They do needs LOADS of room. They are very active tree dwellers that use water as cover. Mine are kept separately. One in a 3 foot hexagon with a male asian water. The other is in a 90 gallon. Both are inadequate for height. I find keeping them with running water sources a good way to go. The filters need to be cleaned often and I have amonia and bacteria removers in them. They do eliminate in water often, consistantly in the case of having enough to submerge in.

Mine are not mean tempered but DO NOT like to be handled. They tear up my arm terribly when I pick them up, here that is rare. I have been bitten once, by one that was "trapped".....likely one of my worst bites from the lizards!

They will be a challenge for a beginner......though they are hardy and I have had no health related problems with them. Try to find one a little older.....a juvenile, rather than a hatchling to first try with.

Pat
08/05/08  09:33am

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Dislimbed
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   Message To: Christian55   In reference to Message Id: 1379809


 Green Basalisk questions!!!!

I would say that a 30 gallon is way too small, and would go with AT LEAST an 80 gallon, but i still think that is pushing it.
And i would also agree on everything Pat said.
08/06/08  04:50am


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