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| » Publication : J Herpe Med Surg : J Herpe Med Surg Winter'03 Vol. 13 No. 4 |
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J Herpe Med Surg
Ultraviolet Light and Reptiles, Amphibians * Elizabeth Adkins, DVM; Todd Driggers, DVM; Gary Ferguson, MS, PhD; William Gehrmann, PhD; Zoltan Gyimesi, DVM; Elizabeth May, DVM; Michael Ogle; Tommy Owens; Eric Klaphake, DVM
* Chief Resident in Ophthalmology Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996, USA 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. |