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Tori · 04-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Just thought of something. Garter snakes are often found sunning themselves which means that they are absorbing a lot of UVB rays from the sun. I personally have never used a UVB light with my snakes, but maybe I should? Do they receive vitamin D3 from worms and fish? I know that mouse eaters would get it from their prey but how much would they get from worms? Should I use calcium with D3 for them?

Sorry, I just got to thinking about it.

04-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tori "Second shed In Progress" Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 240 Country:	UV Lighting. Just thought of something. Garter snakes are often found sunning themselves which means that they are absorbing a lot of UVB rays from the sun. I personally have never used a UVB light with my snakes, but maybe I should? Do they receive vitamin D3 from worms and fish? I know that mouse eaters would get it from their prey but how much would they get from worms? Should I use calcium with D3 for them? Sorry, I just got to thinking about it. __________________ Tori Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.