Home • Explore • Academy Comprehensive UV Index Table Reptiles and amphibians inhabit a diverse range of environments, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for exposure to sunlight. This variation in sunlight exposure is critical for their...
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Home • Explore • Academy Vitamin D3 and Reptiles: A Vital Connection Vitamin D3 plays a pivotal role in the health and well-being of reptiles, much like it does in other animals. This hormone is integral to mineral metabolism and bone development in...
Home • Explore • Academy The Myth of Nocturnal Creatures and UVB Light The belief that nocturnal animals don’t require UVB exposure has been a long-standing one in the world of reptile and amphibian care. The argument, “It’s nocturnal—it doesn’t...
Home • • Page 5 Understanding Ferguson Zones The Ferguson Zones were developed in 2010 by Professor Gary Ferguson of the Texas Christian University. Ferguson and his team of herpetologists gathered data of the daily UV exposure of 15 species of reptiles. In...
Home • • Page 5 What is UV-B? UVB stands for Ultraviolet B radiation, a type of ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Ultraviolet or UV light is a high-energy portion of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond visible light. The UV spectrum is divided into three...
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