Ultraviolet light and reptiles, amphibians
Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication: |
2003 |
Authors: |
Elizabeth Adkins, Todd Driggers, Gary Ferguson, William Gehrmann, Zoltan Gyimesi, Elizabeth May, Michael Ogle, Tommy Owens, Eric Klaphake |
Publication/Journal: |
Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery |
Keywords: |
amphibian, disease, reptile, ultraviolet light |
Abstract:
Ultraviolet lighting is integral for the growth and maintenance of many reptile and amphibian species. But providing an adequate source of light can be challenging. Many disease processes seen by veterinarians are attributed to ultraviolet lighting deficiencies. In mammals, disease due to excess ultraviolet lighting has been noted, and some veterinarians feel this may be a potential issue in reptiles and amphibians.