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19-Nov-08, 05:02 PM
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Is UV lighting a must with Spotted Pythons. I'm getting one soon, so I need to know. I heard that if you don't give bearded dragons and blue tongues UV lighting, they'll get Metallic Bone Disease. I know thats true, but what about snakes? Thanks a lot. 
S-buster
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19-Nov-08, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Snakebuster  Is UV lighting a must with Spotted Pythons. I'm getting one soon, so I need to know. I heard that if you don't give bearded dragons and blue tongues UV lighting, they'll get Metallic Bone Disease. I know thats true, but what about snakes? Thanks a lot.
S-buster | Pythons won't get metabolic bone disease From lack of UVB.
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19-Nov-08, 05:03 PM
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Oh good. Thanks a lot.
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19-Nov-08, 05:05 PM
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The only aussie python that we know MAY benefit healthwise are Diamond Pythons. The rest just need heating though UV seems to brighten colours.
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19-Nov-08, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 888lowndes888 ....... UV seems to brighten colours. | That is rather conflicting information. I am not saying you are wrong, but there would be many who would disagree with you. I have always thought that my carpets colours darkened because I did not give them UV but I have a friend who has the same species as I do, plus bredli and jungles. None of his get UV yet their colours are absolute immaculate. Mind you the snakes certainly enjoy time out in the sun. If you want to give them some UV, take them outside on the weekends and let them wander in the sun. its cheaper and don't need replacing.
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19-Nov-08, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mysnakesau That is rather conflicting information. I am not saying you are wrong, but there would be many who would disagree with you. I have always thought that my carpets colours darkened because I did not give them UV but I have a friend who has the same species as I do, plus bredli and jungles. None of his get UV yet their colours are absolute immaculate. Mind you the snakes certainly enjoy time out in the sun. If you want to give them some UV, take them outside on the weekends and let them wander in the sun. its cheaper and don't need replacing. | Most certainly it is not proven hence the word "seems" not does. As you mentioned they are taken out in the sun and therefor may be assisting in the immaculate colours mentioned. In no way do I mean to imply UV denfinetly helps colours but it certainly seems to in certain cases.
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19-Nov-08, 06:40 PM
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Just to confuse matters, in researching into keeping a reptile for myself and also looking to start stocking herp products into my store, I have seen many similar threads with most people saying that they are not required for UVB lighting. so i will not get into the requirements of uva light and the synthesis of vitamin D3. However the requirements of UVA light seems to be more important, as it provides the proper light wave lenghts for the proper sight of reptiles. Most light globes are made for the benefit of human sight not reptiles, human sight requirements are red blue and green where most animals have different requirements seeing a full spectrum of UV light waves, such as the colours they see are much more vivid and not providing the proper lighting is like living in low light conditions. There has also been a suggestion that many bitey animals or territory protecting animals are actually just having trouble seeing and striking towards a shadow or unseen threat.
Obviously most of this information has come from production companies and distribution companies of lighting, the only thing that i can suggest is don't skimp on the product if you do wish to use a light as cheapper products can be harmful rather than beneficial causing eye problems.
When I finally get my snake i will be using a Natural sunlight D3 lamp which provides a natural light for snakes. I think for the case of $35 dollars it is worth the benefit, even if only peice of mind, of supplying the correct product, NOW I JUST NEED MY LICENSE!
cheers,
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19-Nov-08, 06:43 PM
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Most pythons are nocturnal so using a full spectrum light so they can "see better" is a waste of money.
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19-Nov-08, 08:10 PM
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Pythons dont need UV but it dosnt hurt to have it.
I use a 5.0 UV light in all my pythons enclosures.
I find that UV dose enhance the color in my snakes.
Its all personal choice.
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