IMHO, I think maybe that whether a herp is nocturnal or not might be a good
criterion for the need for UV light. I understand that Leopard Geckos are
nocturnal, and so do not require UV. They do need calcium supplements.
Mine always hides completely and presumably is active at night. I imagine
this is to avoid the heat. Wish I could lower the heat at night like
they're supposed to have.
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> Great explanation; where do pictus hang out during the day? Mine mostly
hide under things, but some do bask (over a heat pad, not under a light)
during the day; what about their wilder relatives?
>
>
> >Nocturnal doesn't necessarily mean no UV needed. I consider where
> > they normally spend the daylight hours, and do their lighting
accordingly.
> >
> > There are also some, like Hemidactylus that will come out of hiding and
bask
> > during the day. They would also benefit from UV lights.
> >
> > I'm to the point where any gecko that doesn't outright hide in caves or
> > underground gets UV lights.
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