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06-19-2002, 01:29 AM
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i know that alot of pet shops give bad advice so here is my question full spectrum light needed or not? for a rtb just wondering i have one anyways figure it cant hurt but thought it might be good info for future reference thanks [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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06-19-2002, 01:42 AM
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No... full spectrum light is not needed for an a boa constrictor nor any other snake...
This is a throw back to their once fully fossorial nature... And being fossorial you don't come in contact with the sun ergo you need another way to get vitamin D... So snakes developed the ability to absorb all they need from their food...
And boy am I glad.... those lamps are soooooooooo expensive...
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06-19-2002, 02:22 AM
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I actually went to a vet, who the office told me was a reptile specialist, who told me I HAD to put full spectrum ligting on all my boas. I was really confused how I went all those years and missed that. I later found out that she was not a reptile vet but just started working with the reptile vet there to learn about them!
I guess this is the long way around but no, Veg has the right of it, you don't need full spectrum lighting for you boa. It won't hurt the boa, and if you enjoy it go for it, but otherwise it just hurts your wallet! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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06-19-2002, 05:39 AM
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To make it simple, snakes do not require any special lightening. They do however need a 12 on/12 off photo period. Regular sunlight passing through the windows will work find.
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06-19-2002, 05:51 AM
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One fact that goes unmentioned is snakes can and, may even benefit from exposure to Broad or full spectrum lighting,
there are a few species of snake that are showing positive results from exposure to natural unfiltered sunlight. (Diamond pythons come to mind)
But all in all, snakes do not often REQUIRE full spectrum, but I can see how a sales person would lean toward trying to get you to buy more stuff, thats what they do.
But also keep in mind, many of the full spectrum bulbs out there do not actually provide any significant amount of UVB or UVA, so the light is purly aesthetic.
If you want to do it, then go for it, but you dont really need it for a RTB.
Its your call really.
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06-19-2002, 06:11 AM
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Also, besides diamonds, i believe someone who keeps any diurnal insectivorous snake, would do well to provide that snake with full-spectrum. But to answer your question in reagrds to BC's? No, they don't need full-spectrum. Most nocturnal snakes which feed on vertebrate prey items get all the calcium and Vit D3 from the whole food items they consume. I'm still dumbfounded as to why diamnds need full- spectrum howver. i'm aware that the consensus opinion is they do. i just wish someone could tell me why. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img]
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06-19-2002, 07:03 AM
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I fully agree, BC do not need full spectrum lighting. however in my expierience it does slightly enhance color. so it's really up to you, it's definetly not needed, but if you want to try it, go ahead and try full spectrum and see if you get the same results. -Juggalo
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06-19-2002, 07:09 AM
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hey all!
i agree with the point "they dont need full spectrum to a point"
i am in agreement with irage here. i have full lighting on all my snakes! i totally 100% know they benefit!
no, they dont need it to metabolize anything like some lizards do.
i have noticed my snakes are vibrant in color, and high in contrast- AND THIS IS NOT ONLY UNDER THE LIGHT!
plus, i have a cycling system yr round which includes lighting. why wait till the last minute, right???!!
do it if you can afford it!
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06-19-2002, 07:16 AM
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In my opinion, it can't hurt. But I have not seen any real differences in color, behavior or health.
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06-20-2002, 09:57 PM
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It was mentioned that no snake requires exposure to UVB. That is not entirely true. Diamond pythons do not merely benefit from exposure to UVB, it seems that it is essential to their long-term survival. Diamonds not exposed to UVB tend to live only 5-7 years, whereas those kept in outdoor enclosures tend to live twice as long.
Other factors may contribute to diamond python syndrome, but lack of UVB is the most plausible explanation available at this time.
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06-21-2002, 04:14 AM
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I said no snakes require special lightening. I meant most snakes are noctural and do not require any special lightening.
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06-21-2002, 11:27 PM
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Hi,
tricky isn't it ,,, most pet stores want you to believe that light is very important to most snakes because they sell light's... Yet I ve seen pet stores sell a young chameleon (lizard) to a young person in a ten gal glass tank with a screen top and tell him the lizard only needs white lite them icandescent lights ... SO I guess it depends on if they think you'll buy the pet and the cage or if you already have one.. hehehe ..
Most forums donot reccomend lights for boa's,,, Now I have had some benafits with a ball python by putting the light on a timer this tricked the snake into avoiding that winter fast thing they like to do.. Not all pythons fast but some do,, so by using a white light on a time my python continued to feed thur oct and jan.. This was benaficial for me..
Most python breeders like to cool them ball pythons a little in the fall so they come out in the spring ready to breed... I leave that stuff to the experts..
Nope don't need it for the BOA cause boa's should feed year round mostly at dusk in the wild..They likes them nocturnal fuzzy warm things...
My 2 cents DOug
psps COuld someone please direct me to a pic of a diamond python I wants to see one..
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