I think the UVB thing is also propagated because people that miscare for their dragons and have them wind up with MBD generally do not use good UVB producing lights. However I am pretty sure that dragons are prone to MBD because of genetics problems like inability to produce needed protiens or hormones (loads of them are needed) for the development of Active vitamnin D3, absorption of calcium, depostition of calcium into the bones, regulation of calcium in the blood, regulation of calcium uptake and storage by cells, and regulation of calcium excretion by the kidneys. Then there is a host of digestive issues that could play a role in the absorption of calcium. But if a dragon gets MBD, if it doesn't have UVB that is the cause that is most easily pointed out and blamed for the disease. I do not think such adhoc blame is deserved. If a person develops osteoperosis their is not one simple reason for it. Many Many things go into it, and it can take doctors many many tests to find the cause and some times they can't find the cause. Think osteoporosis is the equivalent of MBD in dragons. Just my thoughts on calcium and MBD there is no one cause even if the dragon had no UVB. Again it isn't a black and white thing.



No UVB does not equal MBD



UVB does not exclude possiblity of a dragon developing MBD



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