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Barry · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject: Rough greens

Yes, there's a UV tube. I also use Reptisafe as a supplement to the water so they may get some extra calcium from that. I've heard of people using bottled water - if you look at the ingredients it has added calcium (and lots of other stuff) , is this a safe alternative?

Thanks
Barry

JStroud · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:24 pm Post subject:

Bottled water wouldn't be needed however some people prefer to use it. Tap water should be boiled and left to cool or left out overnight before use though to expel any Chlorine/Fluorine dependant on the area you live in. Its just a recommendation but then again I've never heard of any reptile dying from someone not doing it Laughing

Your set up sounds spot on, as Scott says just try feeding with less calcium powder on them, or even dust the cricket food in calcium powder while gutloading. Best of luck Cool

James
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Liam · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject:

YOU CAN GET THEM AT http://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/rough-green-snake.htmlFOR £17.80, AND THERES A CARE SHEET(wild caught) sorry for shouting!
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Barry · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:24 pm Post subject: Shedding?

My female Rough green has gone a very dark colour and her eyes are dull. She's nowhere near as active as the 2 males. She has doubled in length since I've had her (2 weeks) so I guess she could be ready for a slough but all 3 have been sloughing in patches. Do RG's slough in patches normally (or as juveniles ) or should i be expecting a complete shedding?
Just a bit worried that somethings else is wrong.

Cheers,

Barry

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Barry · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject:

The humidity is always between 40 -80% by spraying as frequently as possible. So you reckon it is sloughing then?

RoyalCrazy · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 03 Sep 2005 Posts: 944

RoyalCrazy · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 03 Sep 2005 Posts: 944

Just look on that Exotic-pets and it says:
They need a daytime temperature of 25-30C (77-86F) with a drop down to 20C (68F) during the night. Spray lightly twice per day to maintain a humidity of 70-80%, make sure there is a dry area. Provide a tray with moist peat and moss, this will help with the humidity levels.

Very Happy