"not looking to start a new UVB-no UVB debate here, but... "



Robyn,

Who you start a debate? No way.

I am curious on a few things… Are you using a d3 supplement or a standard calcium supplement? I am trying to determine whether you feel that with proper heat and diet uromastyx can convert oral d3, utilize standard oral calcium, or maintain proper calcium levels exclusively from the diet. Are your conclusions (calcium placement and use based on diet and heat) based solely on not seeing any apparent calcium deficiency issues with your uromastyx and having had viable eggs? Have you had any radiographs or blood work that indicate good bone density or calcium (yes, I know subjective) levels?

Since starting your ornate project, how many clutches have you had, how many eggs are you averaging per clutch, and what is your hatch rate? I think many of us are curious as to how many of the original animals you still own, whether there have been health issues with any of these animals, and the hatch rate and health of the offspring.

How is ecdysis- fairly quick in large sections or does it take several weeks or months with smaller pieces? I believe that there is a connection between humidity AND uvb and proper (my take) ecdysis.

Glad to see you resurface. Your absence on the uro forum has resulted in a ton of questions but I will limit myself to just a few that pertain to this topic.

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