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kingaz
at Tue Jul 4 15:05:21 2006 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by kingaz ]
"Even if its getting the heat doesn't it need a basking light so it can get some uvb."
Nope, your kingsnake doesn't need UV light like some reptiles do. Remember that many snakes, like kingsnakes, are largely nocturnal and spend most of their time under cover. Uninformed pet store employees sometimes assume that all herps need UV light, but that's far from true. Most snakes get all the vitamin D and calcium they need from their diet. Many lizards and turtles need UVB light to get vitamin D and to help metabolize calcium.
Like Kerby said, normal ambient roomlight is fine. Kingsnakes do need a regular day/night light cycle, but ambient roomlight will do, if your snake room has a window. Or you can use regular incandescent or flourescent lighting to provide the cycle.
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RE: Does not need it.... - kingaz, Tue Jul 4 15:05:21 2006