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<blockquote data-quote="Tortoise Tom" data-source="post: 137421" data-attributes="member: 27883"><p>UVB allows a reptiles body to create an enzyme that converts dietary D2 into D3. D3 is necessary for the assimilation of dietary calcium into the tissue, organs and bloodstream, but with incorrect calcium levels, or an incorrect Ca : Ph level, all the UV in the world can't help. Without the right diet, D3 can't help. Without D3, the right diet can't be utilized. They go hand in hand.</p><p></p><p>So to answer your question: UV and D3 are a separate issue than intake of enough calcium and the correct calcium to phosphorous ratio. Both are important for reptiles.</p><p></p><p>And I share your assessment that roaches = good feeders.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tortoise Tom, post: 137421, member: 27883"] UVB allows a reptiles body to create an enzyme that converts dietary D2 into D3. D3 is necessary for the assimilation of dietary calcium into the tissue, organs and bloodstream, but with incorrect calcium levels, or an incorrect Ca : Ph level, all the UV in the world can't help. Without the right diet, D3 can't help. Without D3, the right diet can't be utilized. They go hand in hand. So to answer your question: UV and D3 are a separate issue than intake of enough calcium and the correct calcium to phosphorous ratio. Both are important for reptiles. And I share your assessment that roaches = good feeders. [/QUOTE]
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