I need some info from the Radiated keepers out there. I always thought this species was unattainable, so I have never really studied up on them. Recently, a couple of friends out there in the reptile world have offered them to me. I've been doing the typical google search type research and I've spent a couple hours looking over old posts here on the forum and I'm still left with a few questions.
1. If I do not cross state lines, do I need a permit of any kind to buy, sell, possess or breed this species?
2. How hardy are they? Do they compare in hardiness to any other more common species like Leopards or CDTs?
3. Diet seems pretty straight forward, but are they more of a leaf eater or grass eater? Habitat descriptions just aren't clear on this.
4. I recently gave up on attaining pancakes because of their generally shy nature. How are the Radiateds? Do they compare in personality to any of the more common species as far as being outgoing, interested and unafraid? Just looking for generalities here.
5. I'm gathering that temps ought to be a little less extreme and less variable than some species. By that I mean lower highs and higher lows than say for a Russian or Leopard. What should the temps be? Day? Night? Basking spot?
6. The internet sites say they come from the drier more open parts of Southwestern Madagascar. So, how well do they tolerate humidity? Are they best kept on the dry side? Are they prone to respiratory tract infections like the stars?
Thanks people. There might be one more soon joining your ranks.
1. If I do not cross state lines, do I need a permit of any kind to buy, sell, possess or breed this species?
2. How hardy are they? Do they compare in hardiness to any other more common species like Leopards or CDTs?
3. Diet seems pretty straight forward, but are they more of a leaf eater or grass eater? Habitat descriptions just aren't clear on this.
4. I recently gave up on attaining pancakes because of their generally shy nature. How are the Radiateds? Do they compare in personality to any of the more common species as far as being outgoing, interested and unafraid? Just looking for generalities here.
5. I'm gathering that temps ought to be a little less extreme and less variable than some species. By that I mean lower highs and higher lows than say for a Russian or Leopard. What should the temps be? Day? Night? Basking spot?
6. The internet sites say they come from the drier more open parts of Southwestern Madagascar. So, how well do they tolerate humidity? Are they best kept on the dry side? Are they prone to respiratory tract infections like the stars?
Thanks people. There might be one more soon joining your ranks.