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Cape Wrath Trail
I'll be walking alone 350km through wilderness of Scotland on one of the Britain's toughest trail. Roll your mouse over the numbers on the map and find out about all the stages of the walk.
Fort William
This place named in honour of William III is where everything starts. I will get ferry from Fort William to Camusnagul and then just walk to Glenfinnan, where I pitch my tent for the first time and cook my first meal. Distance on this leg: 34km, climb: around 600m.
I have chosen the route introduced by Iain Harper and all the numbers come from his website: www.capewrathtrailguide.org
I will wake up at the head of Loch Shiel, before I walk the next part of the walk, which will be much harder then the first one - no clear paths. It means I have to be really carefull where I'm going. I hope to see famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, which was built between July 1897 and October 1898. The viaduct overlooks the Glenfinnan Monument and the waters of Loch Shiel. Next stop - Glen Dessarry.
Glen Dessarry
My second camp. I will need to get some rest before the next leg of the route. There will be lots of climbing (around 900m), passing Sgurr nan Coireachan, Sgurr na Ciche and Gargh Cioch Mhor. It will be early might for me then and proper breakfast next morning. This time I will walk towards Barisdale.
This is very small estate, which lies within Barisdale Bay along the south shores of Loch Hourn on the Knoydart Peninsula. I hope the weather will alowe me to enjoy spectacular views of Beinn Sgritheall, Ladhar Bheinn and Luinne Bheinn (all over 3000 ft). I promise to take lots of photos . Next day will be even harder. Distance - 31km, climb - over 1230m and difficult river crosing.
Shiel Bridge
It's a small village on the south east mouth of Loch Duich. I'm not sure if I get there in one day from Barisdale. I think I will need some rest before the next part to Strathcarron (40km with over 1400m climbing). Before I do so I want to enjoy the view of Five Sisters of Kintail. The area consists of the mountains to the north of Glen Shiel and the A87 road between the heads of Loch Duich and Loch Cluanie; its boundaries, other than Glen Shiel, are generally taken to be the valleys of Strath Croe and Gleann Gaorsaic to the north and An Caorann Mor to the east.
This village is situated at the head of the sea loch, Loch Carron, between the rivers: River Carron and River Taodail. There's nothing but rail station and hotel. I can see myself walking by the hotel to find the best spot for camping and dreaming about hot shower and comfy bed. Next day won't be easier. I'll be walking to Kinolechewe (distance - 37km, climb - 1100m).
Just before this village I should be passing the place where in March 1951 a Lancaster bomber crashed near the summit of Beinn Eighe. The whole crew from RAF Kinloss died. Kinlochewe is well known for its spectacular mountain scenery, especially the Torridon Hills which includes such peaks as Beinn Eighe and Liathach. Although many peaks in the North-west highlands exhibit Torridon geology, the Torridon hills are generally considered only to be those in the Torridon Forest to the north of Glen Torridon. This will be the first place where I'll try to restock some of my supplies. The next day should be easier. I'll be walking to Strath na Sealga (distance - 27km, climb - 700m).
Strath na Sealga
After easier legs of the route I hope to find the right spot for camping early in the day, cook myself some nice dinner and even prepare some kind of dessert. It will be a good time to read a book and take a few photos of the oustanding view. Strath na Sealga will be defintely the place to do so. Next step - Inverlael.
This is the part of the route where I will need to make a decision: to stay on the route or to turn towards Ullapool to use all the goods provided by civilization. I'm not sure what I'm going to do. It depends on how the wilderness treated me over the past days.
Oykel Bridge
Walking to this spot will be hard. The paths are dissapearing completely and I need to pay attention when reading the map. Oykel Bridge lies on the river Oykel, which is the major river in northern Scotland and it's famous for its salomon fishing (it was known to the Vikings as the Ekkjal).
This 30km leg is not really hard and for the most of the route I can enjoy the view on amazing Glen Oykel. Inchnadamph is an anglicisation of the Gaelic name Innis nan Damh meaning "meadow of the stags". It's a special place, as the "Bone Caves" of Inchnadamph contain relics of Eurasian Lynx, Brown Bear, Arctic Fox, Reindeer (dated to as long ago as 47 000 BP), the only evidence of Polar Bears so far found in Scotland.
This leg won't be easy, but I hope that the view will make it up for me. I'll be climbing back out of Inchnadamph, skirting Cnoc an Droighinn and entering superb mountain country. I will need to get some rest before the next leg to Rhiconich.
This is one of the toughest legs of the walk. I will walk over rough, remote trackless terrain with lots of river crossing. Rhiconich is located at the head of Loch Inchard. At this point I'll be very close to reach my destination.
Sandwood Bay
This will be my last stop before Cape Wrath. Sandwood Bay is one of the Scotland's finest beaches. It's a natural bay, best known for its mile - long beach and Am Buachaille - a sea stack, composed of Torridonian Sandstone. It was first climbed in 1968 by the mountaineers Tom Patey and Ian Clough. The name means "The herdsman" in Scottish Gaelic. One legend tells of a mermaid spotted on one of the two jutting rocks there a hundred years ago.
Cape Wrath
This section is really tough, but I don't think it will matter, knowing how close I am. This is where I will eat a proper meal from the remotest cafe on the British Mainland opened 24/7. After that I have to escape the Cape Wrath somehow, which will be a chellange itself :) But I'll tell you all about it when I'm back.


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Charles de Geer
Charles De Geer. Painting by Gustaf Lundberg.
|7 March 1778 (aged 58)
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Baron Charles de Geer (the family is usually known as De Geer with a capitalized "De" and is pronounced "de yer"); Finspång in Risinge 30 January 1720 – Stockholm 7 March 1778) was a Swedish industrialist and entomologist.
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De Geer, who came from a family with strong Dutch connections, grew up in Utrecht from the age of three. He returned to Sweden at the age of 19. He had inherited the entailed manor and important iron-works of Leufsta (Lövsta) in Uppland from his childless uncle and namesake and would substantially increased the wealth of the estate.
Ever since he had received a present of some silk worms at the age of eight, he had an interest in entomology and became a respected amateur entomologist at an early age. His major work was the Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire des insectes (eight volumes, 1752-1778). He was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences already in 1739, at the age of nineteen, and a corresponding member of the French Academy of Sciences in 1748.
He is buried with his spouse in Uppsala Cathedral. His collections of insects were donated to the Academy of Sciences and now belong to the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm. He left a library at Leufsta which, among other things, included the papers of Olaus Rudbeck and an important collection of 18th century sheet music. The Leufsta library was acquired by Uppsala University Library in 1986 after a donation by Katarina Crafoord (one of the daughters of Holger Crafoord, the founder of Gambro).
De Geer was a great admirer of Réaumur. Hence his modelling Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire des insectes on Réaumur's work of the same title. It, too, is in French, similarly in large quarto and with the same decorations. The Mémoires deal with 1,466 species, treating life histories, food and reproduction based on careful, patient investigation and analysis of existing literature. There are 238 copper plates. The descriptions are acutely observed.
In nomenclature De Geer was less progressive; Volume 1 of the Mémoires (1752) was too early to employ the binomial system invented by his fellow Swede Linnaeus. Volume 2 (1771) did not use it, but in Volumes 3 (1773) to Volume 7 (1778) the Linnean system was employed.[1] However, for many species De Geer used two or more words for a specific name, such as Aphis betulae nigro punctata,[2] these names were not binomial in the Linnean sense. He also proposed different names for many species which had previously been named and described by Linnaeus. It seems that using Linnean names was a concession to usage as in the 1760s and 1770s the Linnean system became increasingly employed, not because De Geer liked the new system. They had differences "not everyone sees things in the same light, and people have the weakness of frequently being too fond of their own opinions" (letter to Linnaeus 16 October 1772) and "if here and there I am still of a different opinion, I am now, as before, asking you not to take it amiss" (letter to Linnaeus 23 February 1774).
- Tal om nyttan, som Insecterne och deras skärskådande, tilskynda oss, ... Stockholm 1744-47.
- Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire des insectes. Grefing & Hesselberg, Stockholm 1752-78.
- Tal, om insecternas alstring. Stockholm 1754.
- Abhandlungen zur Geschichte der Insecten. Müller & Raspe, Leipzig, Nürnberg 1776-83 p.m.
- Genera et species insectorum. Crusium, Leipzig 1783 p.m.
Common insects described by De Geer
- Camponotus pennsylvanicus, the black carpenter ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
- Dermestes maculatus, a skin beetle, Coleoptera 1774
- Xestobium rufovillosum, the death watch beetle, Coleoptera 1774
- Meconema thalassinum, oak bush-cricket, Orthoptera 1773 Picture
- Gasterophilus intestinalis, horse botfly, Diptera 1776
- Episyrphus balteatus, a hoverfly, Diptera 1776
- Triatoma rubrofasciata, Triatominae, Hemiptera 1773
- Erythrodiplax unimaculata, a dragonfly, Odonata 1773
- Anasa tristis, squash bug, Hemiptera
- Hepialus (Korscheltellus) fusconebulosa, map-winged swift moth, Lepidoptera 1778
References and further research
- Duncan, James (1804-1861): Introduction to entomology. Lizars, Edinburgh 1840.
- Pont, A.C. (1996) : Some reflections on the history of systematic Dipterology. Dipterists Digest, Series 2, 2: 49-70.
- Ekland, Karl Johan & Hamberg, Erik (ed.) (2018) En liten bok om Lövstabruk [in Swedish, English, German and French]. Uppsala.
- Degeer's insect collection, without the original labels and not in the original cabinet may be found at the Swedish Museum of Natural History.
External links
- Charles de Geer Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire des insectes, digital facsimile at the Gallica website.
- Gaedike, R.; Groll, E. K. & Taeger, A. 2012: Bibliography of the entomological literature from the beginning until 1863 : online database - version 1.0 - Senckenberg Deutsches Entomologisches Institut.
- ^ List of binomial names established by De Geer, provided by AnimalBase
- ^ Used for a species in volume 3, p. 45.


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Setting up a Bioactive Enclosure
In its basic form, a Bioactive setup is any type of enclosure that employs one or more species of Invertebrate to clean up waste products. Of course, there is much more to setting up a Bioactive enclosure than just throwing a few bugs in to your normal, sterile type setup. This article hopes to explain the process, in as simple terms as possible, in an effort to be the basis of ones understanding, upon which they will expand further as they research the method.
Before we get down to it, though, I would like to clear up a common misconception that seems to be spreading throughout the community.
There is no such thing as a 'part bioactive setup'. I understand what people are attempting to say when they use this term, but understanding why it is not a valid term will hopefully help to understand the rest of the setup, and possibly remove some fears about making the jump.
As discussed, bioactive setups are any where one or more species are used to clean the environment. So simply adding a handful of Springtails to an enclosure makes it Bioactive. Not well established, of course, but there will still be an element of cleaning, even if you still spot clean daily. Having no Inverts at all, but lovely live plants is not bioactive; this is called Live Planted, or possibly Naturalistic. More on the terms used can be found here;
Semantics out of the way let us get down to business.
When designing a bioactive setup, your most important concern is the husbandry requirements of your chosen Herp; after all, what is the point in having a beautifully decorated, self maintaining system if your reptile will not thrive in it.
Whether Arid, Temperate, Tropical or any other type of environment, it needs to work for the species concerned. From here, you can begin to look at the type of cleaners you would like to employ. Your main concerns should be based around the following;
Does it concern me if they become food?
Becoming food is not a big problem, provided the inverts are safe (specifically if collected from the wild) and either breed readily enough to take a hit on numbers, or are easily obtained to top up their population.
Bioactive setups actually stem from the Amphibian keeping sector. Springtails and Dwarf White woodlice where bred as a food source for the inhabitants. Due to the nature of feeding live food, many of these escaped their fate and set up home in the enclosure where it was noted that they had benefits to the environment that stretched beyond the basic need of being food.
Will they cause stress to the inhabitant(s)?
This is very important, the last thing we need is for our animals to be in a constant state of stress, which can lead, ultimately, to death. Therefore, picking our cleaners based on habits is key to a healthy, thriving ecosystem. Methods for picking include Size (springtails are tiny and will hardly bother a 4ft Royal Python) Waking hours (using diurnal species in a nocturnal animals enclosure will reduce the time in which they cross paths) Behaviour (cleaners that tend to hide out under leaf litter or logs are less likely to be predated on regularly)
Will they survive?
Survivability comes down to the type of environment each cleaner has evolved to thrive in. Tropical Dwarf White Woodlice will colonise a warm, humid enclosure quite quickly, whereas they will die off even quicker in an Arid, desert type enclosure.
There are some cross over's, where certain species that may not appear to survive well in one setup, will do fine if there are areas created for them to hide out during the majority of the day. We will discuss this further, later in the article.
So, now we have our desired pet, we've done our research and no exactly what type of environment we want and even made some in roads into deciding what type of inverts we would like to see in the enclosure. How about we look at actually building the setup?
The first layer of a Bioactive system is a matter of choice. Will you need a drainage layer?
Drainage layers are an area at the bottom of the enclosure that is created to raise substrate off the floor, and provide a space for excess water to drain out of the soil. This system prevents the substrate becoming waterlogged and rotting the roots of any plants.
Drainage layers are mostly used where live plants are going to be used, in enclosures that get regular spraying. They are not really necessary in dryer
enclosures, where live plants will be more drought tolerant or regular spraying isn't carried out.
There are a number of options for creating a drainage layer;
HydroRocks – These are, by far, the most common method amongst keepers that are looking for a simple drainage system. They are lightweight, expanded clay balls that simply fill up the space. Their honeycomb centre not only makes they lightweight, but it also helps use a system called capillary action to draw water up and back into the soil should it dry out sufficiently. This reduces the risk of plants being left too long without water. Being lightweight, they are also more convenient should you need to move the enclosure. With the weight of the soil added, you will be glad of any weight savings in this instance.
Egg Crate – Egg crate are panels of plastic that form a false floor with which to hold the substrate up. These are commonly used in setups that contain moving water sources, such as small rivers and ponds. They are placed in such a way as to create a large void under the substrate for water to flow into, whilst still maintaining the drainage properties required. They also allow for filters and pumps to be used in the enclosure.
Gravel – Gravel is probably the cheapest, but least effective method of drainage. Whilst it creates large spaces for the excess water to filter into, it is heavy and doesn't have the same capillary properties of HydroRocks.
If using this layer, try to get at least an inch or so in height to ensure the system will not fill up too quickly. For most enclosures, this layer will get a little damp but will rarely, if ever, completely fill with water. However, if you are an extremely wet enclosure, adding a siphon into the drainage layer may be of benefit in the future.
However you make your Drainage layer, it is important to use some sort of drainage mesh. Drainage Mesh prevents substrate and bugs from getting down into the drainage layer and blocking up spaces.
Drainage mesh can be any permeable item, such as weed mesh, fleece liners or pre fabricated plastic mesh.
Once you have your drainage layer (or as your first step if you won't use one), you should place your substrate in. It is beyond the scope of this article to explain the advantages of different types of substrate; however, it is best to use a mix of different materials to obtain the best environment for the cleaners and inhabitants. Different mixing materials can include, but are not limited to;
Top Soil/Compost – Organic or fertiliser/pesticide free is important for inhabitant health
Peat – Peat is a highly absorbent substrate mix for plants and bugs alike. Purchase responsibly sourced peat, as it has a high economic importance. Peat is also perfect for adding structure to substrates, making them better for burrowing animals.
Coir – Coir is the husk of coconuts. It often comes in dehydrated blocks and has brilliant moisture retention abilities
Orchid Bark – Used in a mix, Orchid Bark creates spaces for bugs to collect and water to free flow through
Moss – This is another great addition for moisture retention, whilst also breaking down slowly to feed plants and cleaners.
Sand – Play or Desert sand helps create drier setups, and is great for burrowing species.
There are many more options available, however it can often work out cheaper to buy premade mixes that have been designed specifically for certain environments, especially if only doing one or two small enclosures.
You may, or may not be using live plants, however I will cover them here just in case. Picking the plants you will choose is a very personal journey, based on what strikes you as looking nice, whilst also being suitable for the enclosure. You should also bear in mind whether the inhabitant is likely to eat the plant at all, as some plants can be toxic if too much is ingested.
When planting, the best tip I can give (based on personal experience/failure) is to ensure that you get your substrate mix pressed in as close to the roots as possible, to ensure water filters through to the plant, rather than meeting a gap barrier and dropping straight down to the drainage layer.
To do this, create a hole in the substrate where you would like the plant to be placed. Before taking the plant out of the pot, put it in the hole and decide if that is definitely the place you want it.
If it is, soak the soil in the plant pot. Really saturate it. Now gently tip the pot and tap the bottom to release the plant. You will find that the soil will start to easily break away, opening up the roots of the plant. Place this, soil and all, into the hole previously dug and refill the hole with your substrate. Really press the soil in around the roots, as previously discussed.
Once you have finished with all of your plants, stand back and admire your work
When buying plants, be cautious of using Garden Centre plants that are often treated with fertilisers and pesticides. It is advisable to repot these plants and grow on a windowsill for a few weeks, to remove any trace of these
Chemicals. Alternatively, purchase from a Reptile Specialist pet shop, where they should have ensured this process has occurred before they are sold to you.
Finally, the Coup de grâce, adding your cleaners!
Let us start by going over some of the choices available to the bioactive scene, and their pros and cons.
Springtails – These little bugs truly are the backbone of any bioactive setup. Their key is sheer numbers. Springtails breed readily and can quickly colonise an enclosure. They prefer setups that have areas of high moisture, and thrive readily in tropical setups. However, they can be maintained in dryer setups by utilising leaf litter, logs, water bowls and other items strategically to create damp, hidden areas. There really are no cons to these amazing little hexapods, unless you don't like tiny white jumping bugs in your setup I guess.
Temperate Woodlice – These often come under the name of European Woodlice and actually consist of a number of different species. The most common of which come from the families Armadillidium and Oniscus. Armadillidium are often referred to as 'Roly Polys' or 'Pill bugs' due to their defense mechanism of rolling into tight balls. Oniscus woodlice do not have this ability. Instead, they are easily identified by a large, pale skirt around the entire outside of their bodies. Temperate Woodlice are much more tolerant of dryer conditions than their tropical counterparts, and so perfect as an addition to Bearded Dragon setups. They will thrive in tropical setups too. Temperate woodlice are also much bigger than Tropicals, with some species attaining almost an inch in length. As with all Woodlice, their exo skeleton is a brilliant source of calcium, so they also make great feeders.
Tropical Dwarf White Woodlice – As the name subtly hints at, Tropical Dwarf White Woodlice are small, approximately 5mm or so, white and love Tropical setups. They are actually a species from Brazil called Trichronorina tomentosa, and God only knows who the first person to think they'd be a great addition to Herpetology was! These guys won't do as well in dryer setups, tending to die off much easier than the Temperates, but given time, they will explode in any warm, humid setup and perform brilliantly, attacking waste organic matter and burying it below the soil.
Tropical Grey Woodlice – Another wonderful Tropical species, these are the ideal intermediate between Temperate Woodlice and Tropical Dwarf Whites. They attain sizes of around 1 to 1.5cm long, have glossy grey, or sometimes orange, bodies and never stop moving. These are also more tolerant of dryer enclosure, provided they are given warm, moist refuges to hide in.
Mealworm/Darkling Beetles – The standard Mealworm is not only useful as a feeder, but now works well as a cleaner bug too. Both the Adult Beetle and the Juvenile Larvae will readily consume any organic (and even inorganic – http://www.iflscience.com/environment/plastic-eating-mealworms-could-help-reduce-landfill-waste) material in the enclosure. They also thrive under the high heat of Arid setups, making them ideal as a diurnal cleaner to work alongside woodlice and springtails. Whilst they can survive in some Tropical setups, if it is too wet, they won't last long.
Earthworms – Whether it's the smaller Dendrobaena worm or the much larger Lob Worm, Earthworms are a must for any Live planted setup. They drag waste organic matter down below the ground for bugs, Fungi and Bacteria to work on, and their movement encourages aeration of the soil, which improves water drainage. Their castings also serve as nutritious pellets for plants to absorb vital nutrients for growth. Even the smallest tank should have a population of Earthworms.
The list of Custodians is far from exhaustive, with new and interesting options being thought of almost daily. I personally include Dubia Roaches, Suriname Roaches, Beetle Grubs and more into my setups, as they can all serve a purpose, even if it is just turning the soil over through movement.
When adding your bugs, try to spread them across the entire enclosure to ensure they aren't just hiding close to where you left them in one end. Also, give them some time to find their way to hiding spots before adding the intended inhabitant. This will prevent a full on gorge fest, leaving you with very few cleaners.
Maintaining you new Bioactive Enclosure
The main draw of a Bioactive setup is that they are a self maintaining eco system. You don't need to clean or interfere much, meaning less stress on the animals, and more time for you to enjoy them without them becoming a chore.
However, it is not as simple as just throwing bugs into the enclosure and hoping they keep it clean. It can take a few weeks, up to a few months depending on the enclosure size and environment, to have a fully self maintaining system.
During the first few weeks, remove waste as you see it. Don't worry too much if some is left behind, just pull out the bulk of the waste. It can also be beneficial to use some form of additional diet to help numbers grow and sustain. Tried and Tested methods include Fish Food, Mushroom, Brewers Yeast, Spirulina or any other waste organic matter. There are also a few pre made Custodian diets available now, which save time and effort getting food in, and store for long periods of time.
Eventually, you will begin to notice that each bit of waste is covered in Springtails and woodlice before you can go to pick it out. This is a good sign your system is establishing well.
Other good signs include;
Strong Plant Growth – Plants can thrive in a Bioactive System as waste is broken down into nutrients for them to absorb.
Mushroom Growth – You may notice Mushroom and other fungi developing. 99% of the time, these are harmless white mushrooms. This is another part of the Nitrogen Cycle that is occurring in your enclosure, showing that beneficial bacteria are at levels where the Ammonia is being broken down in to Nitrogen based compounds.
If you have any concerns about the Mushrooms, just pull them out, however they will disappear over time as the system settles. They're also a great booster for springtails once the head has begun to wilt.
There is no single method to creating a Bioactive Setup. Experiment and throw ideas around to see what works for you, your cleaners and your animal. Join forums and Facebook groups, like Bioactive Vivaria Worldwide, to see what other people do, and to discuss your own methods and watch the community evolve as we learn more about the natural habits and behaviours of animals free to hunt, move, bask and act more naturally than they could before. And have fun with it, Reptile Keeping shouldn't be a chore, it's an opportunity to connect with nature in the home, in a way we never could in the wild.
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Debbie WrightJanuary 14, 2018 at 9:45 pm
Very informative and have followed your advice and am happy with the results.
I have very happy herps.
Thank you ?
Megan O'NealJanuary 26, 2018 at 3:40 pm
My boyfriend says this is a bad setup for ball pythons because of the humidity. Is there a way to control it?
Tarron BoonJanuary 26, 2018 at 11:18 pm
Hi Megan,
A bioactive setup, as discussed in this blog post, is one that uses micro fauna and micro flora to control and remove organic waste, such as faces. It should be maintained and managed in a way to ensure the husbandry of the animal is paramount. It is possible to create a Bioactive Enclosure for most species, from Arid Scrublands where humidity is kept as low as possible, to the 100% RH enclosures of the most tropical species. Like any enclosure, it just relies on the keepers husbandry standards maintaining it correctly.
So in short, yes, it is perfectly possible to control the humidity as required to create a bioactive enclosure for a Ball Python.
Thank you
MarkApril 23, 2018 at 4:42 am
Ball pythons need high humidity anyway
NickFebruary 20, 2018 at 1:28 pm
Hey I live in a tropical climate, and as such i wonder if the "clean up crew" would spread from my enclosure and into my home. Seeing as the general atmosphere of the surroundings will also be appropriate for them.
Tarron BoonFebruary 22, 2018 at 1:38 am
yes, there is a possibility this could happen. We have it in our homes in the UK occasionally too, especially with our heaters.
Honestly, I'm not sure of a great way to combat it, as it's not something I've really had to do myself, but if you join the facebook group Bioactive Vivaria Worldwide, there may be some keepers from your area that can help.
Thank you
harryFebruary 16, 2019 at 10:51 pm
Would this suit my iguanas viv?
Tarron BoonFebruary 24, 2019 at 8:45 pm
Yes it would 🙂
Mark BermanMay 1, 2019 at 11:58 pm
How often do the springtails need to be added? Do you just add them at setup and they reproduce so no need to add them again? So it's just a matter of putting in crickets and mealworms and spraying every morning?
Tarron BoonMay 2, 2019 at 10:48 am
This depends on the enclosure and management of the environment really. In ideal setups, the springtails will breed but some may find topping up every couple of months will help keep the population up.
it's also not quite as simple as adding cleaners and spraying. You will need to spot clean when you see the need for it. Don't trust the enclosure to just be perfect, it won't be. Adding Bioactive herps Bio Boost can help massively though, as it is teeming with the microbes that convert waste into plant food.
AlexisJune 3, 2019 at 1:38 am
I was wondering if a bio active setup needs a certain type of lighting im currently trying to figure out but cant quite find any info?
Tarron BoonJune 4, 2019 at 1:07 am
Hi Alexis, for lighting you need to consider the needs of the animal and the needs of the plants. All reptiles will utilise, and therefore require UVB lighting but plants also require a specific wavelength/colour/intensity of light. We recommend the Reptile Systems New Dawn range or the Arcadia Jungle Dawn range for plant lighting.


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Hmmm this week was pretty much whipped to finish some work, so didn't really have time to draw much, today took a little time off, cleaned up one of the simpler line art from the previous post, and started colouring a bit :P Doesn't look too bad in this mode no?
I also sketched roughly and quickly a couple fan arts, not scanned yet tho ^^; maybe eventually :P
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Simple yet elegant. ^_^
I always plan to scan or take photos of my ancient anime line-art from the 1990s (when I still believed in pencil-and-paper, lol), but something always seems to pop up and get in the way…
Argh, I'll post something one of these days, dammit. =.=;
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xjaymanx pen and paper are one of the most important starting point! lol
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LOL, but remember, I'm an odd one! Nowadays, I skip the messy paper, and just start directly in Photoshop… How it *should* be, right? Hehe ^_^;
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xjaymanx well different people different preference I guess, I find that if I draw it on the computer sometimes when I print it out it looks odd ^^;
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Hehe, who said anything about printing? LOL, just kidding, you're right, it can look odd.
But that's why I always have photo-or-image references on my other monitor. Example: With my left hand, I photographed my right hand holding my paint-ball gun, so I could get Akiko's gun grip position right, haha.
Who says I have to start with a blank page on an empty screen? ^.^;
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xjaymanx ah the conveniences of digital techology lol. Some of my friends starts with a blank page sometimes ^^
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I painted my art studio green. I may have a lot of bright colors in my paintings but I love earthy colors too. Green seemed perfect for my art studio as it is nestled in the woods. I think I will paint the trim brown but that will be another day.
There is a path down to it. Here it is before I put some shade loving plants in front of it.
You have to walk down some wooden stairs to get to it. There are a bunch of wild cherry trees around it. And ferns and thimble berries and laurel bushes.
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I have lots of my favorite things in my art studio.
I have paintings up on the walls of course.
And my favorite art table. A table that used to belong to my Swedish grandmother.
My art studio seems the perfect place for my gnome collection.
My gnome Quinn sits on my table. Maybe it's my Scandinavian blood that makes me adore gnomes.
I like sketching gnomes.
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What if Your Aging Adult Doesn't Want Your Help?
At some point on your caregiving journey, you're going to realize that you can't do it all on your own. When you decide it's time to bring in extra help, it can be a shock to realize that your aging adult is not on board.
Stay Positive When You Bring up the Topic
If you're focusing on the negatives, that's not going to help, unfortunately. Pointing out your senior's weaknesses or that she's in need of assistance in order to thrive may not go far. Instead, focus on the fact that you are trying to be the best caregiver possible and that you need help in order to do that. You want to make sure that she has the best care available, which requires you to learn and grow. This isn't untrue, it's just reframing the situation.
List Benefits that Will Make Sense to Her
Some of the benefits that you think are most important may be ones your senior doesn't care for even a tiny bit. That's why you need to focus on benefits that do make sense to her life. If she often needs help getting up or reaching items that are out of reach for her, list those benefits. They may not be high on your list, but they can change your senior's mind.
Don't Force the Conversation, But Don't Forget It
You may find that your senior doesn't want any part of this conversation when you bring it up and that's normal. Don't try to force her to have the conversation when she actively doesn't want to talk about it. Instead, back away for a time and remember to bring it up again later.
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When you do bring up the topic of having elder care providers come in, make sure that you're doing it when you have a high likelihood of getting somewhere with the talk. You need your aging family member to be in a good mood, feeling relaxed and happy, and you might want to have an opening gambit. One such segue could be a family member or friend who had excellent help when she needed it.
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This is photo challenge #2 on my New Years list. This challenge I expected to be more of a practical effect but what I found was, unless you want to invest a lot of time into building miniatures, this is going to require some Photoshop skills.
What I found interesting were the issues I had with depth of field. I ended up taking two shots of each "picture." One where the foreground was in focus (Deadpool) and one where my background was in focus. For example, you can see where the images below could work with a little trickery. If I'd had something on the same scale as my model for him to stand on or partially behind and some fishing line I might have had something. Continue reading "Playing with Perspective"


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A History of Hong Kong Production Company Logos, Part One: The Early Years
Anyone who goes to the movies knows the power of the animated, production company logos that precede them. MGM is a pale shadow of its former self, but its roaring lion logo reminds viewers of their proud dominance of the industry in days gone by. The best logos are easily remembered: along with the lion, there is the unicorn (Tri-Star), Columbia (well, Columbia), tinker bell (Disney); while others are just as easily forgotten. Here is a first look at some of these mini-movies before the movie, that heralded Hong Kong production companies of the past and present.
Early Hong Kong films are hard to come by, pre-WWII films, practically non-existant. movies from the fifties are more abundant, but often cut and in poor shape. Thumbing through my collection, I found many films had no logo proceeding the film, whether by edit or intent I couldn't really tell. Here are the logos I did find, from 1950 ~ 1969:
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The Great Wall Film Production Company
After WWII, Shanghai filmmakers continued to enter Hong Kong, and began a number of leftist movie production companies. One of the largest and most successful of these was the Great Wall. In the early fifties, before Shaw Brothers began producing their own films, they often filled the movie theaters they owned with pictures from Great Wall. The films were often idealistic, but tended not to be overly propaganda filled, and some were simply straight ahead martial arts films, like THE JADE BOW (1966), from which I extracted their logo:
The Great Wall lost its Chinese audience during the Cultural Revolution, and never really got it back; perhaps after a catastrophe like that, even die-hard leftists start trying to look busy doing something else. The production company merged with a few others in the eighties to form Sil-Metropole. In the 32 years of its existence, Great Wall produced over 150 movies.
Zhonglian (Union) Film Company
Founded in 1952 and lasting until '67, Zhonglian was a film collective formed by a group of Cantonese film artists. They produced 44 pictures, including the famous IN THE FACE OF DEMOLITION (1953). Here is their logo, captured from their 1957 production TAKING THE BIRTHDAY GIFTS CARAVAN BY STRATEGY (a movie based on an episode from THE WATER MARGINS):
Xianhe Ganglian (Hong Kong) Film Company
I'd like to see more of this production company's output, as they focused on martial arts action serials. Founded in 1961 and lasting through '69, Xianhe produced 39 films. Among their big martial arts films were THE GOLDEN HAIRPIN (1963), THE SIX FINGERED LORD OF THE LUTE (1965), and THE SNOWFLAKE SWORD (1964), from which I grabbed this rather serene and gentle logo, in comparison to the fanfare of its contemporaries:
The logo evokes the success of their first picture, THE SECRET BOOK (1961), a film whose Chinese name was MYTHICAL CRANE or "Xianhe," which also became the name of the film company.
Hing Ngee Film Company
I would have loved to find the logo for Kong Ngee, a production company that was recently the focus of a retrospective at the Hong Kong Film Archive during the 2006 HKIFF. Couldn't find it. But I did come across this logo for spin-off company Hing Ngee, owned by the same guy, spun off to feature a series of youth films starring the hottest actresses of the late sixties (Conne Chan, Josephine Siao). Amusingly, however, the logo appears to simply be a shot of the company name as engraved on a building, presumably outside the company headquarters:
MP and GI Film Co. Limited
Of course, one of the biggest companies of the era was MP&GI, which existed from 1956-1965, after which it became Cathay. MP&GI made 140 films, around 80% of which were Mandarin. MP&GI showed audiences a new world of singing, dancing, leisure, and business, and made films about the wealthy or those aspiring to be so, to give audiences something to strive for. Panorama is now releasing some of MP&GI's back catalog on DVD, though it has been slow going and the quality has not always been there. Here's the B&W version of their logo, from MAMBO GIRL (1957):
Shaw Brothers
Smacking down all the other studios on this page with around 800 productions, Shaw Brothers, founded in 1957, ruled the roost until the 70s. Celestial Pictures is restoring the Shaw Brothers library and releasing it to DVD around the world. Lots of fantastic films cranked out by this studio, by top directors Chang Cheh, Chor Yuen, Li Han-Hsiang, Ho Meng-Hua, etc., but it took a huge hit when Golden Harvest got Bruce Lee in the seventies, and as other studios moved to more natural location shooting and new styles, Shaws could no longer compete and withered away to television by the early eighties.
Shaws has at least two logos. I haven't been able to grab the earlier version, but here's the logo and fanfare that martial arts movie fans have come to know and love:
More to Come: Studio Logos of the Seventies.
Sources: This page was written with lots of help from the Hong Kong Film Archive publication 50 YEARS OF THE HONG KONG FILM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIES: AN EXHIBITION; and various articles on the Hong Kong Film Archive website.
I wonder whether you also take an interest in newsreel and documentary type films of Hong Kong and Japan in the fifties?Posted by: Michael Rogge at July 18, 2006 05:23 AM
Precede. Not "proceed" the movie. Precede. (Note URL.)Posted by: Carl Fink at July 31, 2006 08:21 AM
I remember the Kong Ngai (ngee??) logo fairly well. It was a lighthouse with shining beacons.Posted by: ja at September 8, 2006 01:48 AM


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"He'd call me up late at night and say, 'Hey, B, can you come over and help me with a song for this film I'm doing?' We were nominated twice for Academy Awards and all kinds of other shit, but I'd give it all back to have him here with us. Precious, hugely talented guy."
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because hatha yoga was never just exercise…it's always been about union….that is it's purpose, to condition the body to be still enough to find the God within or rather unite with God within….it good to see yoga getting back to it's original state…..namaste.
I love experimenting with yoga… we (yoga teachers) call it yoga-slutting. We rendezvous with a different practice. Sometimes just once, other times we enjoy a little love affair.
Part of my love for skipping about Sydney (and further afield) trying different teachers and styles is that it broadens my concept of yoga. It teaches me, as a teacher, new was of bringing yoga into my student's lives. But it also encourages me to step out of my comfort zone and not get too attached to my own practice.
So recently I started attending a few Kundalini classes and I'd love to share some info on it with you today.
Kundalini is, in a nut-shell, a very powerful spiritual practice. Originally taught by Yogi Bhajan, it is now an ever-growing popular style of yoga. In this transformative yoga practice you will work on your physical, spiritual, and mental layers of being and this can be done in a number of ways.
What does the word, Kundalini mean?
Well, in Sanskrit it means coil. Kundalini is the energy within every human being. And it lives at the base of your spine, a coiled, snake-like energy naked to the idea but well documentated by spiritual seekers and yogis for centuries. It is believed that by awakening this dormant energy, which travels up the Shushumna Nadi (the energetic channel which is the spine on the physical level), slowly opening and unlocking each chakra, and helping the individual reach spiritual enlightening and divine union.
For some of you, this might be the first time you've heard of Kundalini – and perhaps you are thinking what a whole lot of of voodoo crap. And that's cool – I'm not here to convince you. But bare in mind this isn't a concept just concocted last Thursday – we are talking thousands of years of information shared and passed down from yogi to yogi.
So, if Kundalini is about awakening an energy for enlightening, divine union – how does this happen?
What can you expect in a Kundalini class?
- Powerful breathing exercises.
- Chanting – mantras
- Meditation
- Postures includes mudras (gestures/seals)
Sometimes you might do ONE downward facing dog in a 75 minute class but have a stronger energetic reaction that if you were doing a dynamic class.
A kundalini yoga class is based on Kriyas – also known as a 'set' of exercises. This basically works to focus in on specific areas allowing you to experience quite deep and profound reactions, changes and responses.
For me, Kundalini usually brings me to tears at some point – I don't practice it all the time because it often makes me feel quite raw and open. But every now and then I feel I need that – to have my heart space cracked wide open.
It is believed that practising Kundalini yoga keeps the body, mind and spirit in shape – preparing you to maintain clam, focus and happiness in the face of adversity, stress, change, pain, troubles – LIFE basically.
The KM Yoga school in Bondi Junction, Sydney says this about Kundalini:
The effect (of Kundalini) is a heightened self-awareness and vitality that allows you to harness mental and emotional energy. Individuals feel more in control of themselves, with enhanced peace of mind, concentration and a deeper inner calm and self-confidence. No matter what your age or physical capacity is, Kundalini yoga and meditation can have immediate benefits.
Sounds powerful huh? Well it is and if you are ready and willing you can enjoy Kundalini for all it's worth.
There's not much more to say than get to a class and try it. It'll rock your world and potentially open you up to something incredible.
Maybe I'll see you on the mat?
If you practice, or have tried Kundalini I'd love to hear your experience and if not what do you think of Kundalini Yoga?
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Hi Claire, I'm certainly no yoga expert and ended up in a Kundalini yoga class by coincidence some years ago. First thought "what is this"! – strange breathing and quite demanding exercises etc. However, immediately felt the amazing effect of the classes, not only the toning of the body and the calming of the mind, but also a deaper cleansing effect – I do believe in the self-healing powers of Kundalini! Thanks for inspiring through your blog! Charlotte (IIN student – came to your blog via Jess Ainscough's blog).
I always get excited when I read about something that is coming up in my life, I'm due to attend my first Kundalini workshop in a couple of weeks and I'm really looking forward to it 🙂
loooooooooove to try but I live in melbourne do you know if there is school there teaching the Kundalini thank you.
Love – I also have started a little affair with kundalini yoga xx.
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My Week In Review (August 27- September 2)posted by Andrea | 08/31/2017 | 26 comments
Dave and Nora's first day of school (and Nora's first time riding the bus) is officially in the books — Nora said the first day was "the best day of her entire life"!
Today I'm sharing what we've been up to this past week, as well as many of the posts I wrote this week in previous years.
One Small Change That Simplified My Daysposted by Andrea | 08/30/2017 | 55 comments
Today I'm sharing one SUPER SIMPLE change I made to my daily life that has made a big difference and simplified one of my most hated household chores.
You might have a different "hated chore" or something else that triggers your procrastination reflexes… but I think the concept of today's post could help you make big positive changes in your daily life too!
Back to School with Blue Apron Mealsposted by Andrea | 08/29/2017 | 11 comments
Over the summer months, Dave and I enjoyed several delicious Blue Apron meals for lunch — after feeding the kids and sending them outside to play. It was like a mini at-home date in the middle of the afternoon — SO FUN!
Today I'm offering THREE FREE Blue Apron meals to anyone who hasn't tried Blue Apron yet… it might be just the break you need for this busy back-to-school time of year!
My Week In Review (August 20 – 26)posted by Andrea | 08/25/2017 | 20 comments
I haven't decided what I plan to do with these Week In Review posts now that summer is basically over — I REALLY enjoy writing them, and many of you have said how much you enjoy reading them.
I'm considering publishing them until I have the baby — but we'll see what I decide as the next couple of weeks pass. (Let me know if you have an opinion!) In the meantime, here's a look at what I blogged about this week in previous years.
Halfway… Encouragement for the REALLY Long Days!posted by Andrea | 08/24/2017 | 24 comments
If you are in the thick of LOOOOONG days without enough parenting perspective to look back and see how far you've come, just know you aren't alone. I think I can speak for all parents in saying, "We've all been there!"
I hope today's post offers so much encouragement for parents with tiny children… and a few smiles for those of you with a bit more parenting experience!
Blueberry Peach Pieposted by Andrea | 08/23/2017 | 17 comments
Dave and I LOVE all types of pies — however, we really love fruit pies!
Blueberry + peach is one of our favorite pie combinations — and today, I'm sharing a recipe for an extremely simple, completely delicious blueberry peach pie that should WOW even your toughest dessert critic!
My Freezer Stash: 4 Weeks Before Baby #4posted by Andrea | 08/22/2017 | 38 comments
Even though I'm NOT a big fan of massive freezer-cooking marathons, I decided to take advantage of the fact that Dave was home all summer to watch the kids while I cooked… and I did a "freezer cooking week" a couple weeks ago where I made several meals for the freezer each day.
It was a lot of work, but I'm thrilled to have a freezer that's packed full of delicious ready-to-bake meals. Come take a look at everything I made!
A Tour of Our Cozy Reading Nook and Kids' Play Spaceposted by Andrea | 08/21/2017 | 29 comments
I'm back with the finished landing area — and I'm so happy with how it turned out!
There's a good chance this space will continue to change and evolve over the next several years… but I honestly think this mini makeover fits our family's needs perfectly right now!
What I Pack in My Hospital Bagposted by Andrea | 08/18/2017 | 25 comments
Today marks 1 months until my due date — YIKES!
No, I don't actually have my hospital bag packed a full month in advance, but I've gotten SOOOOOOOOO many questions asking what I pack in my hospital bag that I figured now was a good time to share… considering I'll be getting my bag packed very soon!
My Week In Review (August 13-19)posted by Andrea | 08/17/2017 | 24 comments
This week is our last official week of summer vacation as Dave's teacher meetings starts up again next week Monday. Of course, I'm very thankful that he loves his job (and that he has a job!) but man, are we going to miss him!
Today I'm back with a look at what I blogged about this week in previous years — and an update on what we've been up to this past week!
My Favorite Make-Ahead Foodsposted by Andrea | 08/16/2017 | 11 comments
Since many of you have asked for my favorite make-ahead meal ideas, I thought it would be a perfect time to share — especially considering the busy back-to-school season is HERE!
I know make-ahead meals aren't for everyone, but for someone like me, with multiple young children and a tight schedule to keep, make-ahead meals are one of the MAIN ways I am able to simplify each day!
Personalized Back-To-School Goodies!posted by Andrea | 08/15/2017 | 16 comments
Earlier this summer, I stumbled across the Stuck On You website in my search for personalized notebooks and markers for my kids. After receiving our first order (and after placing a few more orders since then) I'm convinced Stuck On You will be our go-to location for top-of-the-line personalized products!
I'm partnering with Stuck On You to offer a couple really fabulous back-to-school prize packages, valued at almost $200 each!
ONE Tip That Can Eliminate Your Clutterposted by Andrea | 08/14/2017 | 18 comments
One of MY personal goals is to break down and simplify the often overwhelming task of decluttering our homes and lives — because I'm 100% confident anyone can be more organized if they put in a little time and effort up front, commit to doing regular maintenance, and monitor what they bring into their homes.
Today, I'm sharing my #1 tip to virtually eliminate all clutter — it might not be 'easy' but it sure is SIMPLE!
My Week In Review (August 6-12)posted by Andrea | 08/11/2017 | 10 comments
Less than 20 days until Dave and Nora's first day of school — and yes, we have a countdown chain in place 🙂
Here's a peek back at what I blogged about this week in previous year (as always, I have a 2017 update at the end of the post!)
If It Won't Matter in 5 Years…posted by Andrea | 08/10/2017 | 10 comments
Several years ago, I heard a simple little phrase that has completely changed how I look at issues or problems that arise in my life.
It might be slightly naive, but it's one of those phrases that has really stuck with me over the years, and has actually helped me to simplify so many areas of my own life.
Chicken, Zucchini, and Corn Pasta Bakeposted by Andrea | 08/9/2017 | 6 comments
It's August — which means "zucchini season" is here!
Today's recipe is such a quick and easy meal to whip up — I can literally have it in the oven within 15-20 minutes. It's a great way to use up some of those delicious late-summer veggies in a comfort food sort of dish the whole family will enjoy.
My Parenting Don'tsposted by Andrea | 08/8/2017 | 27 comments
Dave and I really don't enjoy DOING a lot of extra things with young children. Too much 'extra' stresses us out, makes us crabby, and we become less fun parents.
If you're the type of parent who can nod in agreement with many of my Parenting DON'Ts, I hope this post helps you realize you're not alone!
What Should We Do In Our Former Playroom?posted by Andrea | 08/7/2017 | 42 comments
Now that we've finished renovating all our kids' bedrooms, we are left with a completely empty "playroom". Dave and I are both lacking inspiration… but we'd love to do something fun (and frugal) in this space.
I know there are so many ideas we just aren't thinking of, so I'd love it if you helped us out a bit and shared YOUR ideas!


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The main problem is that NetworkManager can't connect to the wired network and, if i use the standard /etc/init.d/net.eth0 start, i get a loopback ip address (169.254.103.1) and the connection can't do a thing (i can't even ping something).
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text: What's your big plan for the summer ("Nothing" counts!)? Going somewhere? Doing something special for yourself or your family? A friend and I were talking and she shared that it seems like a better way for her to set one goal every 3 months or so, which is enough time to procrastinate (be human) and then get it together to actually do it! ;) And that way looking back over the year isn't a huge random blur of what happened?? So I'll share - my efforts for this quarter of the year are going toward teaching the Painting Through the Medicine Wheel class at the AAC in July... Click for Details (And the quarter after that? Costa Rica! ;) )