Do plated lizards need UV lighting and if they do how long do they need it . Thanks
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UV lighting ?
jrmjjj
Aug 27, 2003 09:14 PM
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Solomon
Sep 03, 2003 10:32 AM
I give mine UV 12 - 14 hours a day, and he's been doing well for the last 4 years. I use one of those desert 5.0 lights, I can't remember which company makes them.
7serpents
Oct 28, 2003 11:18 PM
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.
