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Robbiec · 05-08-2015, 02:11 PM

Hello,

Here goes with my potentially first 'naive' question...

I'm in the process of acquiring all the relevant items for my hatchling Red Foot and I am at a loss as to whether a UVB should be added to the Viv or not?

I understand UVB's to be potentially damaging to hatchling torte's sensitive eyes however in order to absorb the necessary calcium to stimulate healthy growth they require Vit D4 (which can be provided in a supplement). I understand adult redfoots will absorb the D4 through natural UV rays from the sun, however hatchlings are not recommended to go outdoors before their first birthday.

I'm assuming that minor 'outside time', as long as supervised, would probably be a good thing, assuming the weather permits. That said, I also consider it necessary to provide a UV light(?) in the vivarium.

Can somebody advise whether a UV light is a necessity and if so what 'type' of UV light/ power should be provided for a hatchling?

Thanks in advance!

05-08-2015, 02:11 PM	#1
Robbiec Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 36	UVB in the Vivarium? Hello, Here goes with my potentially first 'naive' question... I'm in the process of acquiring all the relevant items for my hatchling Red Foot and I am at a loss as to whether a UVB should be added to the Viv or not? I understand UVB's to be potentially damaging to hatchling torte's sensitive eyes however in order to absorb the necessary calcium to stimulate healthy growth they require Vit D4 (which can be provided in a supplement). I understand adult redfoots will absorb the D4 through natural UV rays from the sun, however hatchlings are not recommended to go outdoors before their first birthday. I'm assuming that minor 'outside time', as long as supervised, would probably be a good thing, assuming the weather permits. That said, I also consider it necessary to provide a UV light(?) in the vivarium. Can somebody advise whether a UV light is a necessity and if so what 'type' of UV light/ power should be provided for a hatchling? Thanks in advance!