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Are we overexposing our dragons to UV?
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[QUOTE="kingofnobbys, post: 1895902, member: 81934"] I aim for about 180 to 200 microW UVB / sq.cm and 1 mW UVA / sq.cm at my centrals' basking spots I wont repeat (ad nauseum) why these are good UV irradiation levels for a bearded dragon . I suggest people take the time to actually do their own literature research targeting aspects such as : >> the actual UV irradiation in summer in TROPICAL & SUBTROPICAL regions of AUSTRALIA and take note of the UV-Index and UVB flux (which is DIRECTLY linked to and relevant to vitD3 photosynthesis in wild bearded dragons' skin) between mid morning and mid afternoon (which happens to be period of the day when while bearded dragons are most active). Available from scientific organisations such the Australia BOM. This is what pogona (all species) have evolved to flourish in all their natural ranges inside mainland Australia. Yes these are significantly higher than even in mid summer in places like FL and other southern states. >> observations of herpetogists who have actually visited the natural range of bearded dragons and had the opportunity to see their behavior in the wild. >> the studies and scientific papers by professional herpetogists in the field in the native range of bearded dragons ( refer to peer reviewed scholarly articles , papers , journals and books written by expert reptile vets and research scientists) , if the advice is not supported by REAL science and provided with citations , it's an UNINFORMED OPINION and should be regarded as dubious. >> careful of claims made that are not supported by publically accessible evidence. Sorry secret message boards don't cut the mustard , nor does dropping "names" . If someone makes a claim they had better be prepared to back it up with good unrefuteable substantive proof and evidence. Heresay wont cut the mustard in a court house , nor is it considered acceptable in science. [/QUOTE]
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