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Posted by: Carmichael at Sun Apr 4 17:20:28 2010  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Carmichael ]  
   

We keep a number of crocs at our facility/zoo and feel that there are tremendous psychological benefits to providing UV/full spectrum high quality light sources. I think that's something that many folks fail to address. Of course, keeping them outdoors is by far the best way to keep them, however, for northern climates we are relegated to do things a bit less natural (although we sill get them outside as much as possible). I have observed much more inquisitiveness in their surroundings, better feeding responses, and overall better health when exposed to good quality light. We provide lots of hide areas but more often than not, they seek out basking areas. Just my .02.

>>Sorry if I didnt clarify I meant when the breeders are young they are kept the same, in the dark then put into natural ponds as they get larger and are determined to be breeders.
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL


   

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