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East Indian Leopard Gecko ...pg24 ...pg34 ( Reptile Nutrition UVB and Reptiles Vol. 13 | No. 06 | November/December 2019 the #1 reptile and exotic pet website Ultimate East Indian .co.za exotics Leopard Gecko Eublepharis hardwickii Ball Python Humidity & Temperature The Speckled Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula holbrooki) Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria) Pg. 30 The Pink Toe Tarantula (Avicularia avicularia) Pg. 38 www.ultimateexotics.co.za | november/december 2019 | ultimate exotics 1 Contents Volume 13 | Number 06 | 2019 Nov/Dec 19 South Africa’s only Reptile and Exotic Pet Magazine! features 04 THE SPECKLED KINGSNAKE There is something very special about this species of Kingsnake and although their body shape may be similar to that of a Florida Kingsnake there is something about their colouring and patterning that is truly mesmerizing. TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY FOR 10 BALL PYTHONS Ball pythons are ectotherms that are native to the tropics. Not surprisingly, they have precise humidity and temperature requirements inside their enclosure. 04 16 EAST INDIAN LEOPARD GECKO The East Indian Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis hardwickii), also known commonly as Hardwicke’s gecko, is a species of gecko in the family Eublepharidae. This species is endemic to India and Bangladesh and in this article we learn all about them. 24 REPTILE NUTRITION Some reptiles make it easy to provide optimum nutrition. Snakes, for example, swallow whole prey that contains all of the nutrients they need to survive and thrive. Provided, of course, that the prey was also fed properly and doesn’t suffer from parasites or deficiencies. 16 38 HANDLING TARANTULAS Seasoned keepers often enjoy handling their calmer animals (and sometimes, the not so calm ones) as a way to feel more bonded to these amazing creatures. ALSO IN THIS EDITION: 30 Brazilian Rainbow Boas 34 UVB for Reptiles regulars 03 From the Editors 39 Breeders Most Wanted 38 40 Advertisers’ Index 2 ultimate exotics | november/december 2019 | www.ultimateexotics.co.za From the Editor... e are reaching the end of another year and boy what a year it has been. In September this year Ultimate Exotics attended once again one of the largest W volume 13 | number 06 international reptile expos, the Hamm reptile expo in Germany. This year at Hamm was once again very challenging but it was an November/December 2019 incredible experience and something we will never forget. Managing Editor We have learnt so much by going once again to this expo and we Rolf Dennison have seen where the hobby can grow to in South Africa. As many Design Layout Rolf Dennison of us know we are still behind on certain Christmas SOS Expo in Johannesburg! This Advertisements things but not too far behind. We need to get expo used to be held in Durban over December Ralphie Riggien in new blood lines and new morphs of existing but it has now moved to Johannesburg at the Accounts reptiles in this country to generate new popular venue of Emperors Palace. This expo Pauline Visser interest in the hobby and that is something proved to be very successful last year with Orders we are focusing on. There are many species an excellent turn out of people. Take a look that are slowly disappearing due to lake of at page 1 for the Christmas SOS expo advert Nonto Gwala genetic diversity and consistent breeding. We where the dates and address of the expo is Free Digital Subscriptions are trying hard to make sure we can get new advertised. Don’t miss out on these expos and Send us your email address bloodlines which are vital when it comes to we hope to see you there! Sales for Reptiles and Products strengthening the lines of different species. 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All rights reserved. for us seeing eggs from our reptiles as it shows for their support throughout 2019 and Reproduction of any material from this issue the hard work from the rest of the year has paid we would like to wish everyone a Merry in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. off. Now for the long wait which is mostly Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The 60days for all the eggs to start hatching. We end of year holidays are always a great time www.ultimateexotics.co.za can’t wait to see some of the beautiful reptiles as we can give our animals the additional we are going to produce this season. care they need and we can spend more time Physical Address enjoying them and also possibly adding a 83 Niagara Drive Just another quick reminder there are two few more to the collection or upgrading their Waterfall more expos left for the year! Some exciting cages or your equipment. Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa news is that Cape Town is having their first ever reptile expo which we are very glad to As Christmas is around the corner, we are Tel: 031 763 4054 hear. Cape Town is quite strict with regards offering some great specials on our website Whatsapp: 083 785 54054 to exotic pet reptiles as there are only certain where we now have a wide range of top- species that can be kept and bred there under quality products for your reptile and exotic Editor: [email protected] permit. With that being said they have a very pet needs! So, don’t miss out - take a look Adverts: Rolf Dennison efficient permit system and applying for at www.ultimateexotics.co.za and check out email: [email protected] permits is fairly easy and quick making it our secure online shop with free delivery possible to keep and breed reptiles on permit anywhere in S.A. Happy reading and happy Bank Details very easy. Please take a look at page 23 for the herping. The Standard Bank of S.A. 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March/April 2020 20 December 2019 July/August 2020 20 February 2020 Cover Photo: East Indian Leopard Gecko September/October 2020 20 July 2020 (Eublepharis hardwickii) By https://eublefar.ru www.ultimateexotics.co.za | november/december 2019 | ultimate exotics 3 Kingsnakes* “The Speckeled Kingsnake in my opinion is one of the most impressive Kingsnakes out there. The adults are very attractive, they are excellent eaters and hardy snakes” Adult Speckled Kingsnake The Speckled By Rolf Dennison Kingsnake Ultimate Exotics Lampropeltis getula holbrooki Hatchling Speckled Kingsnake here is something very special about this species Dorsal: of Kingsnake and although their body shape may The dorsal pattern consists of yellow spots on the dark Tbe similar to that of a Florida Kingsnake there is background. In many areas, the dorsal spots become something about their colouring and patterning that is truly expanded laterally to form 39 to 94 irregular bands. This mesmerizing that makes them unique and stand out amongst is the basic pattern of all juvenile Speckled Kingsnakes. all other Kingsnakes. Speckled Kingsnakes from Eastern Mississippi and Western Alabama tend to have a more regular pattern with Speckled Kingsnakes are a dark brown or black colouration symmetrical spots. Speckled Kingsnakes from southeastern over most of the body. Yellow dots are spaced, normally one Louisiana and southwestern Texas tend to lack all banding per scale, along the top of the snake. Juveniles tend to be a dark pattern as adults. The pattern of random speckles (one per olive-green colour. This fades to a purer black as the snake scale) on these animals have been called multi-speckled ages. Albinos and hypomelanistics have been wild-caught as of animals. now. Albinos lack the black pigmentation but retain the yellow speckling. Hypomelanistics retain the yellow speckling, but Ventral: are an overall chocolate brown colour. The underside is normally lite yellow with alternating dark blotches. Some specimens, especially those from Southwest Head: Louisiana and Southeast Texas, may have a reddish-yellow Two spots in the centre of the head and 2 to 4 yellow lines ventral colouration with alternating dark blotches. on the edges of the dorsal surface of the head are normally present. R ange 4 ultimate exotics | november/december 2019 | www.ultimateexotics.co.za Captive produced animals normally are calm throughout their life.
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