[lilacdragon]

Hi, Graham S.

Are you in the UK?
If you are seriously thinking of doing research-type recording in Madagascar, it might be possible for you to borrow a Solarmeter UVB meter or two to take with you. If you're in contact with any of the UK zoos or someone else who could lend you one... or even apply for a grant to buy one for yourself..?
Contact us at UV Guide UK - Ultraviolet Light for Reptiles - UVB reptile lighting on test if you think we might be able to help.

Full field data (including air temperature, substrate temperature, humidity, visible light (lux) and UVB plus UV index readings) is invaluable and we need it for every species we keep in captivity....

...yet we have it for almost none.

Frances

[Graham_s]

Originally Posted by lilacdragon

Hi, Graham S.

Are you in the UK?
If you are seriously thinking of doing research-type recording in Madagascar, it might be possible for you to borrow a Solarmeter UVB meter or two to take with you. If you're in contact with any of the UK zoos or someone else who could lend you one... or even apply for a grant to buy one for yourself..?
Contact us at UV Guide UK - Ultraviolet Light for Reptiles - UVB reptile lighting on test if you think we might be able to help.

Full field data (including air temperature, substrate temperature, humidity, visible light (lux) and UVB plus UV index readings) is invaluable and we need it for every species we keep in captivity....

...yet we have it for almost none.

Frances

hi, yes I am in the UK and my prospective visit(s) to madagascar is/are very real. I am taking my time organising it but I am slowly getting there. Main regions of interest are Mt. D'ambre, marojejy, nosy mangabe, and a few other places. When my plans become more concrete, I will certainly follow your advice and look out a solarmeter.
I agree, what what you say, probably more studies have been done with pure observation than actually investigating the different niches and environments.

Apart from anything else, it could potentially stop the argument as to whether UV is essential or not... but that would require much more study than just taking UV readings...

Edit: I have actually used your site a few times and it is indeed invaluable information! well done for constructing it!

[kurt bleys]

Hallo,

I'm Kurt Bleys from Belguim and i'm just back from Madagascar.
I have much pictures from Uroplatus and also data (temp.,Humidity and UV).
We have visit the east coast and also Nosy Boraha, Nosy Mangabe and a piece of Masoala parc.
Next year we go back and do the north and the north east from Madagascar.
If you need the pictures with info, then i can post it here

[lilacdragon]

Hi, Kurt..

I have much pictures from Uroplatus and also data (temp.,Humidity and UV)
If you need the pictures with info, then i can post it here

Oh YES!!
Especially the info...

[Scott F]

Hello Kurt. Welcome!!!

I am sure we are all anxious to see the data you have collected, I know that I am.

Stay tuned for updates!

[kurt bleys]

I did go to Madagascar with Tanalahorizon from Germany, they do only tours in Madagascar (almost 15 years) and stay there 3-5 months a year.
I will collect much data as i find and put it in a posting here.

[allen]

Hey Kurt,
Just hurry up okay....

[Scott F]

Just a quick update.

First, I am pleased to say that Bill Love's Madagascar tour is now half booked, and the renowned Dr. Gary Ferguson has joined the tour in order to conduct field work gathering UV information in regards to panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis). I would also like to mention that he is using the same brand of UV meters as we are, so maybe Bill may possibly have some extra help gathering info for us.
Read the two links below for more information:
Blue Chameleon Ventures - Madagascar Tour Itinerary
Research plan for the Panther Chameleon Furcifer pardalis in Madagascar January

Secondly, I talked to Kurt Bleys today, and he informed me that he is very busy at this moment with his own e-magazine about chameleons, and in about 2-3 weeks he can start working on putting together Uroplatus UV information and related field data which he has collected from his excursions to Madagascar.

I would also like to remind the community that we are in need of three more $20 pledges in order to have all the funds necessary to buy our field equipment.

Enjoy the summer and take care!

[Graham_s]

Originally Posted by Scott Filimonow

I would also like to remind the community that we are in need of three more $20 pledges in order to have all the funds necessary to buy our field equipment.

Enjoy the summer and take care!

Thanks for the update.
It is typical... I only have a few ££ left of my overdraft. I would donate if I could. I hope you manage to get the last few donations you need.

[Scott F]

Pierre Fleuret, of France, has PM'd me today with a $20.00 pledge.

I would like to say thanks on behalf of all of us who have something invested in the project, as we are now that much closer!