UVA and UVB
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This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
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- Bluey Beginner
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UVA and UVB
Hi, I've had my skink for over two years. I need to replace my UVA and UVB bulb but since my lizard isn't basking as much since its winter, would it be ok if I waited until Spring? I supplement her food with D3 and calcium. I know there is a lot of back and forth on UVB but I like to provide it for my lizard. Do I need to worry about MBD if I decide to replace it in the Spring?
- mb606587
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Re: UVA and UVB
No worries. Your skink will be just fine without for a few months.
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Re: UVA and UVB
Here is a link to an interesting article ref: uvb radiation for D3 synthesis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32950659/ (sorry don't know how to do the link thing)
granted it was done on L. Geckos. However the process of synthesis I would believe is the same. Folks can draw their own conclusions. What is nice about this study is that it is a recent study Sep 2020 and that it does mention long term study is required for evaluation of their findings in the first 6 months.
Part of the problem with caring for any type of animal, even when folklore husbandry is eliminated. You can still usually find both ancedotal and scientific literature that will support the opposite ends of what is required for their care.
Oh and I agree with mb.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32950659/ (sorry don't know how to do the link thing)
granted it was done on L. Geckos. However the process of synthesis I would believe is the same. Folks can draw their own conclusions. What is nice about this study is that it is a recent study Sep 2020 and that it does mention long term study is required for evaluation of their findings in the first 6 months.
Part of the problem with caring for any type of animal, even when folklore husbandry is eliminated. You can still usually find both ancedotal and scientific literature that will support the opposite ends of what is required for their care.
Oh and I agree with mb.
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- Bluey Beginner
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Re: UVA and UVB
I’ve just noticed this post. Am I doing something wrong in replacing my bulbs only when they blow or do they lose their effectiveness to deliver UVA/UVB over time even without you noticing in which case they’d need regularly replacing ?
- mb606587
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Re: UVA and UVB
Typically, the bulbs lose effectiveness and need to be replaced at least every 12 months.
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- Bluey Beginner
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Re: UVA and UVB
Oh that’s no problem mine never last longer than 6 months anyway. Thanks.
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