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The Uromastyx is a genus of lizard whose members are better-known as Spiny-tailed lizards, uros, mastigures, or dabb lizards. Uromastyx are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally eat insects, especially when young. They spend most of their waking hours basking in the sun, hiding in underground chambers at daytime or when danger appears. Uromastyx tend to establish themselves in hilly, rocky areas with good shelter and accessible vegetation. Uromastyx inhabit a range stretching through most of North Africa, the Middle East and across south-central Asia and into India. This area spreads across 5000 miles and 30 countries. They occur at elevations from sea level to well over 3000 feet. Uromastyx tend to bask in areas with surface temperatures of over 120 F. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Uromastyx. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.
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Simple questions?
by James Tu - Sep 04, 2006 09:08 PM |
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Sep 10, 2006 10:29 AM by James Tu |
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Mali X Morraccon Uro questions?
by zetaphidiablo - Sep 04, 2006 06:26 PM |
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Sep 04, 2006 08:02 PM by tgreb |
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Steve Irwin memorial Forum
by phwyvern - Sep 04, 2006 05:29 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Hostas??
by snake_girl85 - Sep 03, 2006 05:37 PM |
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Sep 06, 2006 10:18 PM by Barbedwirecat |
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hatchling egyptians
by artgeckko - Sep 03, 2006 04:24 PM |
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Sep 04, 2006 10:14 AM by jeune18 |
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They hatched!!!
by artgeckko - Sep 02, 2006 09:21 PM |
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Sep 09, 2006 01:40 AM by artgeckko |
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ornates basking
by ackiesnalbigs - Sep 02, 2006 07:44 PM |
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Sep 20, 2006 10:19 PM by DragonDavy |
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Feeding a hatchling ornate
by reptileszz - Sep 01, 2006 05:57 AM |
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Sep 02, 2006 11:04 AM by jeune18 |
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I love this dudes face
by Rick Millspaugh - Aug 31, 2006 05:33 PM |
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Sep 02, 2006 09:09 PM by cajit |
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Daytona Pics
by reptileszz - Aug 31, 2006 06:04 AM |
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Sep 01, 2006 07:14 AM by tgreb |
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Power Loss
by peterinsano - Aug 29, 2006 05:43 AM |
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Sep 01, 2006 07:46 PM by benedita |
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Uromastyx Dust
by med - Aug 28, 2006 11:46 AM |
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Aug 31, 2006 07:05 PM by douglasdix |
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Looking for EricS
by LoraineS - Aug 26, 2006 05:39 PM |
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Sep 09, 2006 02:29 PM by eric35 |
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Midday snack
by Arredondo - Aug 25, 2006 08:46 PM |
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Aug 28, 2006 07:20 PM by Arredondo |
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Shedding problem follow up (pics)
by Slizarus - Aug 23, 2006 11:56 PM |
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Sep 10, 2006 12:46 AM by UroTamer |
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Lindsay's Moroccan Beauty
by Arredondo - Aug 23, 2006 07:40 PM |
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Aug 29, 2006 04:51 PM by el_toro |
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He & She
by Arredondo - Aug 23, 2006 07:32 PM |
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Sep 10, 2006 12:49 AM by UroTamer |
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You think you're getting this for $150.?
by Arredondo - Aug 23, 2006 07:21 PM |
0 | No replies |
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My god, who's that behind the camera???
by Arredondo - Aug 23, 2006 07:17 PM |
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Good for a Laugh!! O/T
by Arredondo - Aug 23, 2006 04:58 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Strange observation...
by ymerejsregor - Aug 22, 2006 10:52 PM |
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Aug 24, 2006 02:27 AM by Slizarus |
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Daytona
by Arredondo - Aug 20, 2006 07:43 PM |
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Aug 23, 2006 05:25 PM by Arredondo |
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Obscure Shedding problem
by slizarus - Aug 20, 2006 02:10 PM |
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Aug 22, 2006 10:48 PM by ymerejsregor |
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Questions about my Saharan Uro
by meme_cantu - Aug 19, 2006 01:10 PM |
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Aug 23, 2006 11:41 PM by cajit |
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o/t from now on or at least the semester
by jeune18 - Aug 15, 2006 08:15 PM |
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Aug 15, 2006 11:51 PM by el_toro |
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To all going to Daytona this weekend....
by cajit - Aug 14, 2006 09:51 PM |
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Aug 15, 2006 06:35 PM by Arredondo |
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Resteraunts in Daytona........?
by LoraineS - Aug 14, 2006 09:02 PM |
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Aug 16, 2006 02:33 PM by beaverman |
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alphalpa sprouts?
by ackiesnalbigs - Aug 10, 2006 06:46 PM |
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Aug 17, 2006 05:21 PM by Arredondo |
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Just a pic
by Skribbles - Aug 10, 2006 06:24 PM |
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Aug 10, 2006 08:30 PM by Skribbles |
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Reglan (metoclopramide) for a uro--long
by dianedsk - Aug 10, 2006 03:18 PM |
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Aug 15, 2006 09:16 AM by kinyonga |
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Congratulations Lindsay and Doug :0)
by PHEve - Aug 09, 2006 08:34 AM |
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Aug 10, 2006 12:12 AM by cajit |
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5 gallon tank?
by Skribbles - Aug 08, 2006 11:45 PM |
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Aug 11, 2006 12:07 PM by Arredondo |
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Brand new baby banded
by Lindsay - Aug 07, 2006 10:51 AM |
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Aug 08, 2006 10:30 PM by cajit |
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another pic of my ornates
by ackiesnalbigs - Aug 05, 2006 11:10 AM |
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Aug 07, 2006 07:52 AM by PHEve |
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Daytona......
by LoraineS - Aug 04, 2006 10:05 PM |
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Aug 10, 2006 08:58 AM by pgross8245 |
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new to Uros
by ackiesnalbigs - Aug 04, 2006 07:56 PM |
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Aug 07, 2006 07:51 AM by PHEve |
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Hello and Lizard moving discussion
by purduecg - Aug 03, 2006 08:45 AM |
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Aug 09, 2006 08:41 PM by Arredondo |
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mali uro age?
by harley1006 - Jul 30, 2006 08:20 PM |
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Sep 10, 2006 09:47 PM by UroTamer |
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U. Maliensis distribution...
by HecticDialectics - Jul 28, 2006 10:30 PM |
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Aug 04, 2006 04:43 AM by slitheringin |
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Entertainment for a slow forum
by el_toro - Jul 28, 2006 02:06 PM |
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Aug 04, 2006 03:23 PM by HecticDialectics |
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Egyptian Uro ID??
by snake_girl85 - Jul 27, 2006 01:06 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Suddenly Sick Uro
by jwainhause - Jul 26, 2006 09:40 PM |
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Aug 04, 2006 07:45 AM by PHEve |
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what size
by tortman99 - Jul 23, 2006 10:40 PM |
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Jul 27, 2006 11:47 PM by cajit |
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Determining Age of Uromastyx Mali's
by skullkeeper - Jul 23, 2006 04:42 PM |
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Aug 04, 2006 04:33 AM by slitheringin |
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large submissive male?
by flbriaz - Jul 22, 2006 07:41 PM |
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Jul 25, 2006 07:25 PM by Arredondo |
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possible pregnancy???
by flbriaz - Jul 18, 2006 03:29 PM |
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Jul 19, 2006 10:28 AM by flbriaz |
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Lucky me!
by Arredondo - Jul 17, 2006 08:38 PM |
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Jul 25, 2006 08:39 PM by Arredondo |
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Bagged Salad Warning....
by Dragonfliz79 - Jul 17, 2006 11:29 AM |
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Jul 28, 2006 10:36 AM by Nicodemus |
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Young Ornate Pics, male
by Rick Millspaugh - Jul 15, 2006 02:51 PM |
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Jul 17, 2006 07:33 AM by PHEve |
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lost uro outdoors
by cracker - Jul 15, 2006 12:21 PM |
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Jul 21, 2006 09:14 PM by ymerejsregor |
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Interesting Uro Treat Recipe
by thekidgecko - Jul 14, 2006 04:59 PM |
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Jul 30, 2006 01:32 PM by thekidgecko |
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Big/Colorful....When?
by markseelos805 - Jul 13, 2006 10:12 PM |
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Jul 14, 2006 09:55 PM by cajit |
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I caught this Beautiful ORANGE
by PHEve - Jul 12, 2006 09:31 AM |
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Jul 14, 2006 10:49 AM by xitch |
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Is poor appetite on 1st molt normal?
by krkaye - Jul 11, 2006 08:11 PM |
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Jul 12, 2006 12:59 PM by krkaye |
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PICTURES
by Arredondo - Jul 11, 2006 07:47 PM |
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Jul 17, 2006 01:32 PM by ymerejsregor |
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OT: Woma roommates
by Arredondo - Jul 11, 2006 06:42 PM |
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Jul 12, 2006 09:09 AM by PHEve |
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Hello All, new to this forum
by mturner01 - Jul 10, 2006 07:38 AM |
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Jul 15, 2006 04:35 PM by Arredondo |
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Not much longer!
by Arredondo - Jul 09, 2006 03:01 PM |
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Jul 11, 2006 07:16 PM by Arredondo |
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Nate, another view...
by Arredondo - Jul 07, 2006 09:00 PM |
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Jul 10, 2006 07:31 AM by PHEve |
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Slow shed?
by peterinsano - Jul 07, 2006 10:21 AM |
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Jul 09, 2006 12:19 AM by cajit |
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New mali uromastyx
by KevColubrid - Jul 06, 2006 02:12 AM |
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Sep 10, 2006 07:05 PM by UroTamer |
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Canadian Breeders?
by Skribbles - Jul 03, 2006 02:01 PM |
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Jul 04, 2006 04:41 PM by kinyonga |
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September '05 Siblings...
by Arredondo - Jul 02, 2006 08:12 PM |
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Jul 06, 2006 09:10 PM by cajit |
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important bacteria causing illness
by mlove - Jul 01, 2006 07:51 PM |
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Sep 10, 2006 07:19 PM by UroTamer |
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Uro.
by boxielover - Jun 29, 2006 01:46 AM |
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Jun 30, 2006 10:34 PM by cajit |
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Soon to be new owner hopefully...with ?s
by GOING2XTREME - Jun 28, 2006 09:39 AM |
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Jun 28, 2006 10:16 AM by jaffar311 |
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Uromastyx growth question
by jeneef - Jun 27, 2006 11:56 PM |
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Jul 03, 2006 12:32 AM by jeneef |
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baby Mali uros updated
by billygunn - Jun 26, 2006 07:42 PM |
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Jul 05, 2006 10:59 AM by dianedsk |
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New Pics of Big Mali
by RMCADguy - Jun 25, 2006 10:43 AM |
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Jul 04, 2006 11:53 AM by RMCADguy |
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baby Mali Uros hatching
by billygunn - Jun 24, 2006 11:50 PM |
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Jun 26, 2006 11:47 AM by el_toro |
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Play sand
by reptilewoman28 - Jun 24, 2006 02:30 PM |
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Sep 10, 2006 01:09 AM by UroTamer |
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Using miner-all and mega-ray????
by cajit - Jun 23, 2006 08:03 PM |
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can anyone tell me what this means?
by jeune18 - Jun 23, 2006 10:26 AM |
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Jun 26, 2006 09:49 AM by purduecg |
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Thistle seed OK as substrate
by dpdesign - Jun 22, 2006 01:53 PM |
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Jun 23, 2006 10:54 PM by benedita |
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Re-did Scuttlebutt's cage
by el_toro - Jun 21, 2006 11:30 PM |
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Jun 25, 2006 02:12 PM by PHEve |
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