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RE: UV lighting ?

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Posted by: 7serpents at Tue Oct 28 23:18:05 2003  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by 7serpents ]  
   

UV Lighting is absolutly necessary in the synthesization of Vitamin D3. This is done thru the chemistry of Keratonin and Melmine in the cell structure of the skin/scales into the blood stream. A natural process. Information can be found in Mader's Reptile Medical book and lizard biology books availiable. Calvin rating of 90 and over in UV lighting along with UVA & UVB wave lengths stimulate activity.

   

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