Changes

== Light ==

== Light ==

[[Image:lizard_sun.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Lizard basking in the sun''' (Wikicommons)]]

[[Image:lizard_sun.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Lizard basking in the sun''' (Wikicommons)]]

See husbandry requirements [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|here]].

'''See husbandry requirements''' [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|here]].

The full spectrum of natural light is important for the health of lizards. Ultraviolet wavelengths are specifically important for vitamin D and calcium metabolism. There are two bands of UV: UVA and UVB. UVA (320-400nm) produces beneficial behavioural and psychological effects but does not activate vitamin D precursors in the skin. UVB (290-320nm) is necessary for vitamin D synthesis.

The full spectrum of natural light is important for the health of lizards. Ultraviolet wavelengths are specifically important for vitamin D and calcium metabolism. There are two bands of UV: UVA and UVB. UVA (320-400nm) produces beneficial behavioural and psychological effects but does not activate vitamin D precursors in the skin. UVB (290-320nm) is necessary for vitamin D synthesis.