Im pretty new at the GTP thing, I have one question for all of you......If larger enclosures stress younger animals out, how do they survive in the wild.....just seems that the wild is a really big place also.... correct?
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Large Enclosures VS Life in the wild
deadly1
Sep 30, 2004 09:43 PM
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Brandon Osborne
Sep 30, 2004 10:42 PM
and here's my not so scientific opinion. There are many, many, more places to hide and seek shelter. It has been shown that most adult chondros are found at heights of less than 6'(2 meters) above the ground. Most hatchlings are found at 3'(1 meter) or less above the ground. Usually vegetation is more dense. Most of our cages are bare and basic and there is nothing basic about nature. Just my opinion.
Brandon Osborne
deadly1
Oct 01, 2004 02:14 PM
Well I have a fairly large enclosure with a waterfall on one side...all natural rock......and there are many live plants in the enclosure, I have found that my GTP loves to wander the enclosure at night ending up in one of the plants, safely surrounded by foliage during the day while basking, then roaming at night as usual, eating is normal and so has been his defication cycles.....there are a larger range of temps from 87*-78* in the enclosure and he chooses where he wants to be, humidity is a constant 75%. Allseems well thus far I'll keep you all posted!
moreliaviridis
Sep 30, 2004 10:44 PM
>>Im pretty new at the GTP thing, I have one question for all of you......If larger enclosures stress younger animals out, how do they survive in the wild.....just seems that the wild is a really big place also.... correct?
Yes you are correct there.. but in captivity its in the animals best intrest to make sure they are stress free. In the wild IM sure they have there little spots they like to stay in and I my self would rather be in a cozy little area than a big jungle. Its all about the animal and their needs.. nothing to do with what looks better or anything. Plus little cages are better cleaning than BIG ones.. hehe 
...Just my 2 cents
- Ray
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