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- Title
The lifestyle of the leopard gecko and the importance of ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D and calcium.
- Authors
Franco, F. L.; Oliveira, P. A.; Patrício, R.; Faustino-Rocha, A. I.
- Abstract
The gecko leopard (Eublepharis macularius) was first described in 1854 by British herpetologist Edward Blyth. It is one of the most popular pet lizard species, due to its docile temperament, ease of maintenance and reproduction in captivity, its high longevity and small size, and its beauty and diversity of colours and patterns. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an important behavioural regulator. Vitamin D also regulates many fundamental physiological functions in vertebrates, mainly calcium homeostasis. Because of the great diversity of reptile species and the wide range of environmental adaptations, it is important to know the necessities and adaptations of each species regarding UV, vitamin D and calcium requirements. This study provides an overview of the leopard gecko’s lifestyle, and the importance of ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D and calcium for this species.
- Subjects
ULTRAVIOLET radiation; LEOPARD gecko; VITAMIN D; HOMEOSTASIS; CALCIUM
- Publication
Veterinarska Stanica, 2024, Vol 55, Issue 4, p441
- ISSN
0350-7149
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.46419/vs.55.4.6