Mediterranean Tortoises are Ferguson Zone 3 The Mediterranean tortoises from the genus Testudo are found in North Africa, western Asia, and Europe. These tortoises thermoregulate as open sun baskers exposing themselves to a UV Index of 2.9 – 7.4 during the day. If required, they will seek out shade. Mediterranean Tortoise Species Russian tortoise or Horsfield’s tortoise, T. horsfieldii Hermann’s tortoise, T. hermanni Eastern Hermann’s tortoise, T. hermanni boettgeri Western Hermann’s tortoise, T. hermanni hermanni Marginated tortoise, T. marginata Egyptian tortoise ..read more

Yemen Chameleons are Ferguson Zone 3 Originating from the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Yemen (or Veiled) Chameleons are defined as partial sun baskers meaning that they do bask during the day but may also choose to seek out shade at times . They are generally exposed to a UV Index of 1 – 2.6 with a maximum UVI of 2.9 – 7.4 if they bask in the open sun. What are Ferguson Zones? We know that recreating the ultraviolet part of sunlight is very important to reptile health and well-being. How do we measure it, with what and how much do we need for our animals? We need a device that ..read more

Royal Pythons are Ferguson Zone 1 Originating from the grasslands and shrublands of West and Central Africa, Royal Pythons are defined as crepuscular meaning that they are mostly active during dawn and dusk. They are generally exposed to a UV Index of 0 – 0.7 with a maximum UVI of 0.6 – 1.4 if they do venture out a little more. What are Ferguson Zones? We know that recreating the ultraviolet part of sunlight is very important to reptile health and well-being. How do we measure it, with what and how much do we need for our animals? We need a device that measures the UV range we are looking for ..read more

Corn Snakes are Ferguson Zone 1-2 Corn snakes originate from the grasslands of southeastern and central United States. Corn snakes are defined as crepuscular meaning that they are mostly active during dawn and dusk. But, they do also occasionally bask during the day. They are generally exposed to a UV Index of 0 – 0.7 with a maximum UVI of 1.1 – 3.0 if they bask during the day. What are Ferguson Zones? We know that recreating the ultraviolet part of sunlight is very important to reptile health and well-being. How do we measure it, with what and how much do we need for our animals? We need a de ..read more