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Laura
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/06/2009 : 16:04:23
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| I was told that it helps them produce a vitamin or something that helps them to digest their food. The vet even said that & she is an exotic specialist. I probably won't bother with it then. |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
692 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 16:13:09
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| this is a true statment for some reptiles but i think thats more for lizards that are mainly on a leafy diet dont qoute me on that what i know about lizards you could write on a match head. |
1.0.0 western hognose 1.1.0 royals 2.1.0 corn snake
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 16:19:14
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| UVB light helps lizards to make vitamin D, which healps them to absorb the calcium in their diet. It isnt necessary for snakes. |
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Laura
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 16:29:12
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| Yeah that's what everyone was telling me - vit D. I'll take the bulb out then. Cool thanx guys x |
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anatess
Sub Adult
USA
669 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 17:09:40
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Light is definitely not a requirement for a nocturnal species. But, a photo period does help for the snake to know the days from the night. But, this could be just the natural light coming through a window. Unless the snake is in a basement or a window-less room, the added light has no benefit. Now, heat is important - so, if you're using the light as a heat source, then yes, it is necessary.
If you do add light for aesthetics, use a bulb instead of a flourescent. |
        
Snake owner since Oct 2008, so yeah, I'm no expert.
0.1.0 pastel royal
1.0.0 spider royal
0.1.0 albino royal
1.0.0 bumblebee royal
1.0.0 yellowbelly royal
0.0.1 wild-type royal
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Laura
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 22:54:42
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I don't use it as a heat source, I have a ceramic bulb for that. I have unplugged her light so will see how she gets on. She is by a window so should get sufficient light. She used to climb up onto the light when it had gone out at night, presumably because of the heat. Nowadays she doesn't have anything more than her head out of her hide so I don't think she will miss it  |
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linerbabe
Snake Mite
9 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2009 : 09:38:42
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hey all just a lil update on Norri.
she took 2 weaner rats last nite - woohoo so next feed i'll move up to a small rat and take it from there, i've also turned off her light but might need to move her tank as its in a dark corner of the room.
thanx everyone for all ur help and keep ur fingers crossed for me |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2009 : 11:10:58
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Originally posted by linerbabe
hey all just a lil update on Norri.
she took 2 weaner rats last nite - woohoo so next feed i'll move up to a small rat and take it from there, i've also turned off her light but might need to move her tank as its in a dark corner of the room.
thanx everyone for all ur help and keep ur fingers crossed for me
congrats on the feed,
did you know you can get different size weaners? small medium and large....remember not really more than 10% of there bodyweight per feed.. |
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