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This is really interesting. I suppose I was aware of most of this behavior, but never put it together as a way of keeping cool.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-na...26/?page=1

To me this is a better way, but then I am not a bird or a lizard.

It sure beats pooping on your legs.

You're right, of course, but each to his own!!

My snakes like to soak in their water dishes. What do guinea pigs do to keep cool? Mine have a fan, but not all piggies have that.

That sounds good. I like the idea of estivation. The trouble with that is the need to hibernate in the winter. It does not leave a lot of active time.
Six months of activity and six months of sleep. That might not be too productive.