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==Effect of ambient temperature==

==Effect of ambient temperature==

Lizards are ectothermic and therefore the temperature of their environment affects their body processes which are highly temperature-dependent. Temperature will affect enzymatic activity, the decomposition rate of ingested elements, the absorption through the gut mucosa, peristalsis (and gut transit times) and possibly gut flora.   

Lizards are [[Ectothermy|ectothermic]] and therefore the temperature of their environment affects their body processes which are highly temperature-dependent. Temperature will affect enzymatic activity, the decomposition rate of ingested elements, the absorption through the gut mucosa, peristalsis (and gut transit times) and possibly gut flora.   

Low temperatures may slow down or even stop all digestion and can have adverse effects on assimilation (i.e. in [[Monitor|monitor]] lizards).  

Low temperatures may slow down or even stop all digestion and can have adverse effects on assimilation (i.e. in [[Monitor|monitor]] lizards).  

*Digestion comes to a halt when temperatures drop below 7°C.

*Digestion comes to a halt when temperatures drop below 7°C.

Suboptimal temperatures can lead to serious complications such as [[Lizard Gastrointestinal Diseases|bloat, constipation or maldigestion]]. It is therefore crucial to offer the most appropriate temperature range by providing suitable [[Lizard Housing|heat sources, temperatures, and light intensities]], in order to stimulate [[Lizard Feeding|feeding]] and basking behaviour (which promote postprandial digestion).

Suboptimal temperatures can lead to serious complications such as [[Lizard Bloat|bloat]], constipation or maldigestion. It is therefore crucial to offer the most appropriate temperature range by providing suitable [[Lizard Housing|heat sources, temperatures, and light intensities]], in order to stimulate [[Lizard Feeding|feeding]] and basking behaviour (which promote postprandial digestion).

'''For information on the lizard digestive system, see''' [[Lizard Gastrointestinal System|Lizard Gastrointestinal System]].

'''For information on the lizard digestive system, see''' [[Lizard Gastrointestinal System|Lizard Gastrointestinal System]].