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[[Image:DSC01793.JPG|300px|thumb|right|'''[[Monitor|Green tree monitor]] enclosure at ZSL London Zoo''']]
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[[Image:DSC01793.JPG|300px|thumb|right|[[Monitor|Green tree monitor]] enclosure at ZSL London Zoo. Clamy, RVC 2010]]
 
==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
 
Most diseases of lizards in captivity are due to poor husbandry. Reptile Maladaption Syndrome has previously been seen as a disease where reptiles fail to adapt to life in captivity. In fact, it is a problem directly associated with poor husbandry, however subtle, and not a problem with the reptile. For example:
 
Most diseases of lizards in captivity are due to poor husbandry. Reptile Maladaption Syndrome has previously been seen as a disease where reptiles fail to adapt to life in captivity. In fact, it is a problem directly associated with poor husbandry, however subtle, and not a problem with the reptile. For example:
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== Light ==
 
== Light ==
[[Image:Spiny_tailed_lizard_enclosure.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Spiny-tailed lizard (''Uromastyx flavifasciata'') enclosure at ZSL London Zoo''']]
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[[Image:Spiny_tailed_lizard_enclosure.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Spiny-tailed lizard (''Uromastyx flavifasciata'') enclosure at ZSL London Zoo. Clamy, RVC 2010]]
 
'''See lighting requirements''' [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|here]].
 
'''See lighting requirements''' [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|here]].
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The full spectrum of natural light is important for the health of lizards. Ultraviolet wavelengths are specifically important for vitamin D and [[Calcium|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.
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The full spectrum of natural light is important for the health of lizards. Ultraviolet wavelengths are specifically important for vitamin D and [[Calcium - Reptiles|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.
    
* A consistent photoperiod of 14 hours light and 10 hours dark is recommended. An ultraviolet light source should be available within two feet of the lizard (Note: UV light will not penetrate glass).
 
* A consistent photoperiod of 14 hours light and 10 hours dark is recommended. An ultraviolet light source should be available within two feet of the lizard (Note: UV light will not penetrate glass).
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118391.pdf '''Artificial lighting for reptiles: what we know and what you need to know.''' Mitchell, M. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1783-1785, 2 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
 
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118391.pdf '''Artificial lighting for reptiles: what we know and what you need to know.''' Mitchell, M. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1783-1785, 2 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093041822.pdf '''How much UVB does my reptile need?''' Baines, F.; Roberts, V.; British Veterinary Zoological Society, Romford, UK, British Veterinary Zoological Society Proceedings of the Autumn Meeting 2008, Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, Cheshire, UK, 8th-9th November, 2008. Reptiles and lower vertebrates, 2008, pp 31, 1 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093041840.pdf '''Reptile lamps and lighting.''' Baines, F.; Roberts, V.; British Veterinary Zoological Society, Romford, UK, British Veterinary Zoological Society Proceedings of the Autumn Meeting 2008, Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, Cheshire, UK, 8th-9th November, 2008. Reptiles and lower vertebrates, 2008, pp 25 - '''Full Text Article''']
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073288064.pdf '''The challenges of housing sick and injured reptiles.''' Rouffignac, M.; Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association, Bondi, Australia, 32nd World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, Australia, 19-23 August 2007, 2007, pp unpaginated, 7 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073120076.pdf '''Ultraviolet B for lizards: what do they really need?''' Mitchell, M. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 21, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2007, 2007, pp 1601 - '''Full Text Article''']
    
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