Ferguson zones
Ferguson or UV-zones are sun exposure groups with a range of UVI waarden in which species of reptiles can be allocated based upon it's basking behaviour in their natural environment.
| Zone | Characteristics | Zone range uvi | Max uvi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson zone 1 | Crepuscular or shade dweller, thermal conformer | 0 - 0,7 | 0,6 - 1,4 |
| Ferguson zone 2 | Partial sun/occasional basker, thermoregulator | 0,7 - 1,0 | 1,1 - 3,0 |
| Fergoson zone 3 | Partial or full sun basker, thermoregulator | 1,0 - 2,6 | 2,9 - 7,4 |
| Ferguson zone 4 | Mid-day sun basker, thermoregulator | 2,6 - 3,5 | 4,5 - 9,5 |