Leopard geckos DON’T require UV Lighting. A soldier in Iraq advised me so.

Random stranger on the web:

Idk when you’ve got ever been to Iraq sir. However I’ve in the us amry. Leopard geckos don’t require uvb. They keep I darkish crevices underneath rocks or In holes. When. We did night time runs is after they got here out. If you don’t belive me you possibly can ask Mr Ron tremper herpetologist who important wrote the guide on them.

Me (Bored with defending greatest apply):

I’ve not been to Iraq. I’ve spoken to herpetologists who’ve been to Pakistan and Afghanistan and have seen them shifting about at daybreak and nightfall when the solar is within the sky, albeit at low ranges. Ron Tremper has perfected the artwork of offering excellent diet to leopard geckos with out offering them with UVB lighting as a result of that’s his livelihood for a few years. Due to this fact I agree with you in idea, leopard geckos don’t NEED UVB. Nevertheless, most learners and even reasonably skilled keepers usually are not Ron Tremper. And I see case after case of MBD in leopard geckos in captivity that DO have MBD which may have been prevented by offering UVB lighting. In addition they profit in different methods from it, and expertise it within the wild regardless of what you suppose. Not seeing one uncovered to it throughout your time in Iraq just isn’t proof it doesn’t occur. It simply means you didn’t observe it buddy. I’ve by no means seen a practice wreck however I imagine they occur in actual life. Crepuscular (not strictly nocturnal) species like leopard geckos have been proven to be much more environment friendly at utilising low ranges and exposures than diurnal lizards. In the end, should you’re arguing or advocating towards offering UV mild to leopard geckos you might be denying them of one thing they do receive within the wild since you favor to do issues a less expensive, extra handy means for you the keeper, which might be misinterpreted by extra inexperienced keepers and find yourself inflicting severe welfare and well being issues. Your name.

PS: I’ve simply seen you’re an enormous gecko breeder. What a stunning viewpoint. Level 1 might curiosity you in addition to level quantity 4.

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