Josh Klavir wrote:
>
> I also learned a bit about my Leos that were hatching with eye problems. I
> received some advice that it is not linked directly to hypovitaminosis A,
> but is actually hyper calcification which inhibits the systems ability to
> assimilate vitamin A. The lack of vitamin A results in eye problems, but the
> hyper calcification also leads to offspring that are smaller overall, have
> shortened tails, and sometimes have a loose flap of skin under their chins.
Now this could get to be very interesting. I 'hang around' several online forums, and
you wouldn't believe how many people report these same physical problems with their
leos. They're also the same ones who either advocate, or listen to those who preach
dusting each and every food item that goes inside the gecko from the first meal, and
almost 'icing' the prey with calcium for young geckos and breeding females.
Mind you, these are just my observations from forums, and not much scientific
evidence, but at a glance, it sure fits what you've reported.
I would love to see more discussion and info on this. Thanks for posting.
Hilde
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