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01-29-2007, 06:08 PM
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UVB for RTB???
I'm in the process of taking all my reptiles to the vet because I found a place for free check-ups. I was telling the vet about my RTB & setup and she told me that I'm suppose to be using a UVB bulb on my snake. I've never heard of this or seen it anywhere in my research. Does anyone else do this? |
01-29-2007, 06:15 PM
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I do not. And If I remember correctly they do not need the UVB for anything. |
01-29-2007, 06:16 PM
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I've never heard or read about thier need for UVA or UVB |
01-29-2007, 06:19 PM
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The vet told me that they need UVB to get D3 but I thought that's only required for geckos & other lizards... |
01-29-2007, 06:22 PM
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Is this vet a herp vet? If so how much experience does she/he have with snakes? It may be that the vet treats herps but primarily sees lizards etc, and just assumes that the requirements are the same for snakes?
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01-29-2007, 06:34 PM
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They see all animals at the facility but she is specificly the reptile vet there & was very knowlegeable except for the UVB thing. I'm going back today & will verify her statement. |
01-29-2007, 07:01 PM
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I dont use it..and I dont know of anyone who does
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01-29-2007, 07:27 PM
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01-29-2007, 07:55 PM
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Nope, boas do not require UVB. Boas get all the calcium they need from eating whole prey.
Since you are in the DFW area if you need a good herp vet just let me know and I will be happy to recommend one. |
01-29-2007, 09:47 PM
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Does your   rtb have four legs and answer to the name "Iggy"? |
01-30-2007, 12:46 AM
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