diamond python syndrome

[snakeitup]

hey guys,
just wondering whats the go with dps (diamond python syndrome) what type of uv light helps prevent it i.e uva and/or uvb tubes and what percentage is good? cheers

 

[soulweaver]

do some searchs through the fourms on this site for dps threads, the answers are there.

if you talking about bubls, i would get the black lights from the herpshop, also depends on cage set up, merc vapours are good too.

 

[playwell]

All the UV bulbs have a short UV emitting life, even thou they look like they still work.

make your own mind up if they are worth it. I never used them, but others swear buy them.

Now my Diamonds are outside, problem solved.

Got a new Dog coming soon to protect the yard. GGGGRRRRR!!!

 

[olivehydra]

As soulweaver said there is plenty of discussions about dps in the "files". I always used NEC blacklights but lean toward the school of thought that dps is more temperature driven as opposed to UV. Perhaps a combination of both?? but I would prefer to cover all bases.

 

[zen]

D.P.S

If you're in their natural range, keeping them outside seems to be the go.

If you can't, then give them periodic access to natural, direct, early morning or mid-arvo sunlight.

Like TrueBlue & others advise, make sure they have access to cool areas 24/7.
Never, ever overheat them :!: .
Cooking them fries their nervous system :!:

Keep them cool 8).
But avoid draughts & sudden temp. fluctuations, or they'll get respiratory infections!

Like GTP'S, treat them delicately, like "wet tissue paper".


Cheers, zen