The UVB Varanid debate !

[jarich]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

Not sure how true that is for morelia. I've noticed mine look much better under uvb flourescents(temporarily) but haven't seen any confirmed experiments where carpets raised under uvb gain permanent color enhancement.

Also on facebook there is this guy who has a 25 year old(if I remember correctly, but still over 20 years) diamond python. It was a common misconception to believe that diamonds needed uvb for health benefits, but itwas actually due to other husbandry mistakes(keeping them too hot). He says he hasn't kept any morelia under uvb and they are all healthy.

No, it wasn't a misconception. Simply because the health benefits aren't visible doesn't mean they aren't real.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by jarich

No, it wasn't a misconception. Simply because the health benefits aren't visible doesn't mean they aren't real.

I worded it wrong. It was a common misconception to think that Diamond pythons needed UVB to be healthy.