Actually Dr. Don Gillespie is the reptilian curator at the El Paso zoo. He has a PHD in biology, anthroplogy and microbiology. He is consider by many to be one of the first herpetologist. His studies and work are taught by major universitys all over the country. I am a 3rd year biology and anthropology major, I am using Dr. Gillespie's study for my own thesis on the synthesis of calcium and many other vitamins and minerals in the larger monitor species. Fr, nothing is wrong with your set-up and what works for you works for you, this is from a scientific standpoint, not a breeder standpoint. All phases of life will be studied, with a control group, the study will go on for at least 5 years and will be the driving force for my PHD. Any results that are found to be conclusive I will be more than happy to post. But I am not here to argue, I am here to spread the knowledge gained. But one thing THAT IS 100% CONCLUSIVE is ultraviolet light DOES have an effect on all species of monitors, but to what extent we dont know, at least not for a few years....

PS I work for the Seneca Park Zoo, and am a full time biology and anthropology major witha minor in life sciences. I work with the most expierenced herpetologist's in the NE United States......just a little food for thought

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