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Individual Methods for
Enclosure Design
Lighting
The methods outlined in this section relate to features of enclosure construction and layout which may be used to enhance the living conditions of animals, including the use of shelter areas, vegetation, viewing platforms and climbing structures.
Lighting |
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| Method | Independent, controllable lighting for each enclosure. | |
| Species | Reptiles, Amphibians. | |
| Purpose | To provide suitable environmental conditions for different species, and simulate seasonal changes in light. | |
| Pro | Controlled changes in lighting conditions allows animals to be brought into breeding condition. | |
| Con | -- | |
| Improvements | Multiple lights automatically switching off and on at different times to create the effect of the sun passing overhead. | |
| Comments | Breeding in many animals, particularly reptiles, depends on triggers such as changing day length. | |
| Frequency of Use | Constant in Daytime. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 9 |
| Convenience | 7 | |
| Value For Money | 9 | |
| Range of Users | 9 | |
| Contributed By | Reptile Section | |