i was wondering, can they eat only supplemented mealworms? thats all mine will eat, just looks at the crix. also, if we are not supposed to have a UVB tube, only a black or red heat light, HOW can we prevent MBD? dont they need UVB to absorb the calcium and D3 presented in supplements? i saw the post below "rubber legs etc" or w/e it was, im really confused, and worried. thanks
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mealies?? and MBD
dmlove
Jul 19, 2003 09:49 PM
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azteclizard
Jul 19, 2003 10:05 PM
UVB light causes a compound in the body to convert to active d3, which in turn aids in ca absorption. Dietary d3 which is added to some calcium supps. works as well as in geckos, and bearded dragons for that matter. That is why dragons can be raised without UVB lighting as long as a good source of dietary d3 is included in your supplementing.
good luck
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armiyana
Jul 19, 2003 10:07 PM
Leos are a primarily nocturnal species. Therefore, a UV light would be kinda pointless, since it simulates daytime conditions and that's normally when they would be hiding.
If it does help with MBD...I dunno. I've only had one case of it and my leos are all housed without any light source.
What leos DO need...
are calcium supplemented prey items and a small dish of calcium in the cage at all times. Leopard geckos will go and lick up the calcium whenever they feel it necessary.
