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[[Image:DSC01793.JPG|300px|thumb|right|'''[[Monitor|Green tree monitor]] enclosure at ZSL London Zoo''']]

[[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:

== Light ==

== Light ==

[[Image:Spiny_tailed_lizard_enclosure.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Spiny-tailed lizard (''Uromastyx flavifasciata'') enclosure at ZSL London Zoo''']]

[[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]].

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.

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).

[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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