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snakegal12345
11-16-03, 12:44 PM
do u need a day light with uv for leos

Neo
11-16-03, 01:02 PM
some UV rays help leos produce d3 which helps them process calcium. u dont really need it if u give them the proper powders i think since they're nocturnal but it'd be nice for them to be able to see day light

JeffT
11-16-03, 01:27 PM
you think since they are nocturnal it would be nice for them to see daylight? uh ok, anyways what Neo said was right about some UV rays helping give D3, but since they are nocturnal and that means they come out at night , they wouldnt be getting UV and thats why we have D3 powders to dust their food.

Jeff

snakegal12345
11-16-03, 01:47 PM
if i have a little light somin through the window would that be ok?

Neo
11-16-03, 02:05 PM
yeah i closed my blinds but light still seeps through. the leos dont mind it. mine have learned to like walking around in broad day light

snakegal12345
11-16-03, 02:25 PM
lol

drewlowe
11-16-03, 02:29 PM
You don't really need a uv bulb for leos since they are noctornal. On the other hand they should have a regular photoperiod. I have flouresent bulbs on all my leos cages that regulate night and day.