Uroplatus UVB Data Project
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I'd suggest putting the list in the first post and keep editing it as donations come in. Also, might be a good idea to collect the money as people are willing to donate... some time down the road things may look different in the actual money that you'll be able to collect. Just my suggestion.
Riverside Reptiles
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Scott F
New member
Rickard, thank you for your pledge.
The first post of the thread now contains a detailed donation list that will be updated accordingly.
I will hold off on collecting money for a tad bit longer, however, Marty raises a good point.
Let me take this opportunity to reinterate the importance of ONLY PLEDGING A DONATION IF YOU ARE IN THE FINANCIAL SITUATION TO DO SO and PROMISE TO FOLLOW THROUGH AT COLLECTION TIME.
Thank you for everyone's cooperation in this matter as SOLID funding is critical to the life of the project!!
The first post of the thread now contains a detailed donation list that will be updated accordingly.
I will hold off on collecting money for a tad bit longer, however, Marty raises a good point.
Let me take this opportunity to reinterate the importance of ONLY PLEDGING A DONATION IF YOU ARE IN THE FINANCIAL SITUATION TO DO SO and PROMISE TO FOLLOW THROUGH AT COLLECTION TIME.
Thank you for everyone's cooperation in this matter as SOLID funding is critical to the life of the project!!
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Graham_s
Super Moderator
I wish I had the financial stability to be able to donate, but being a student and already being in several thousand pounds of debt (and having a bank account that is about -£1000) I won't be able to donate at this time.
However, I am an environmental scientist, with good knowledge in both environmental and asmospheric chemistry, good physiological understanding, extensive knowledge on ecological science such as population genetics and conservation, as well as being a keen and successful gecko keeper/breeder and a bit of a hippie when it comes to conservation. I also intending to go to madagascar next year to experience the wildlife first hand. When there, I intend to, for my own piece of mind and satisfaction, take notes of the climates and microclimates in various parts of madagascar, which will include temperatures, humidity, wind speed, light intensity and so forth.
I would be very happy to help out in any way possible, and when I get some money together I will donate what I can. Let me know if you think I can help out, scott.
Cheers, and good luck to you, this is project has great potential and is one I am keen on seeing the results of.
Graham
However, I am an environmental scientist, with good knowledge in both environmental and asmospheric chemistry, good physiological understanding, extensive knowledge on ecological science such as population genetics and conservation, as well as being a keen and successful gecko keeper/breeder and a bit of a hippie when it comes to conservation. I also intending to go to madagascar next year to experience the wildlife first hand. When there, I intend to, for my own piece of mind and satisfaction, take notes of the climates and microclimates in various parts of madagascar, which will include temperatures, humidity, wind speed, light intensity and so forth.
I would be very happy to help out in any way possible, and when I get some money together I will donate what I can. Let me know if you think I can help out, scott.
Cheers, and good luck to you, this is project has great potential and is one I am keen on seeing the results of.
Graham
Scott F
New member
Graham,
I would be happy to include this type of information within the project, as my goal is to create a website featuring the results of the UVB researh along with various other collected field data.
Over time this project will probably unfold into ways I had initially not thought of. They are all pieces of the puzzle.
Please notify me in the future when your trip is confirmed, and at that time we can discuss our options and possibilities!
Thanks Much!
I would be happy to include this type of information within the project, as my goal is to create a website featuring the results of the UVB researh along with various other collected field data.
Over time this project will probably unfold into ways I had initially not thought of. They are all pieces of the puzzle.
Please notify me in the future when your trip is confirmed, and at that time we can discuss our options and possibilities!
Thanks Much!
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Graham_s
Super Moderator
I agree, if all of us (we all clearly share strong interests) can get together and produce something, be it a website, a scientific journal, article or even a small book, on this information, it could greatly benefit so many people and give us a better understanding of madagascan fauna and their interactions with the abiotic environment.
I will indeed keep you posted on my plans for madagascar, and you keep me posted about any plans you make!
I think the list for fieldwork we could do is nearly endless. Again, I think this is a great idea, and I am sorry I didn't comment on it sooner!
lilacdragon
New member
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
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
Super Moderator
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
New member
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:yahoo:
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:yahoo:
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lilacdragon
New member
Hi, Kurt..
Oh YES!!
Especially the info...
Oh YES!!
Especially the info...
kurt bleys
New member
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.
I will collect much data as i find and put it in a posting here.
Scott F
New member
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!
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!
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Graham_s
Super Moderator
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.