@oMEHRDADo He's saying just to use the lighting, not the supplements. It's an essential nutrient but a reptile's body will produce it on its own when exposed to UVB. And don't use both, D3 overdoses CAN happen like any other nutrient.
@oMEHRDADo Get rid of the D3 junk,its a chemical not a calcium supplement, D3 cannot be absorbed through the stomach only through Uvb exposure is it obtained. D3 has been linked to causing impactions and over dosages,it's ok to use it ounce a week,for the rest supplement without d3 calcium.
i use powersun uv which provides essential uva, uvb, light and heat all in one its a pretty penny but ill do watever it takes for my animal not to look like that.. thats just makes me so sadd :/ wtf is wrong with ppl mannn
You think that more people would understand this. With all the technology these days people are still letting this happen, to what would have been a beautiful Tegu. You're right, it's the animal that suffers. Thanks for putting this out there. Spread awareness about the D3 vs. UV information. Thanks Varnyard!
ah god that pisses me off when ppl are cheap asses and there like we tis is cheaper and if this one guy saysthis crap gonna work and evry body else says USE A UV LIGHT!and they go well its cheaper and we dont have enough t to pay for the uv ik uv lights arnt cheap if you dont have the money to pay what it takes to keep a large reptile then dont get ! some ppl are just plain stupid......
I'm doubble checking my lights and I know the basking light for my Sav has all that uva/uvb and more, but I also have a flurecent tube in the cage and it's been so long I can't recall what it was for so I use it every so often but it's not on the timer. I also take my Sav out about 1 time a week for about 2 hours at the least - real daylight - so would that be better then the lamps in the long run?
I wish this video could get out more among the Tegu owners. Many do not get this fact and need to see this. I put it as my featured video on my page! Thanks Bobby!
thats sad. i use a 10.0 14" long uvb lite. and a 100watt red heat bulb. i was told by the place to sprinkle calcium powder with d3 on a daily basis. ive only had him 8 days, he is about 12-14" long. and have done what i was told by them. what do you think ? any help is appreciated. dont want my tegu to end up like this one.
For an animal with the UV lighting you need without D3 With D3 is for like gecko snakes and other nocturnal animals that you arent giving the Uv lighting
i would of ripped that guys face of what the hell is his problem. poor tegu could even live its life as a normal tegu.ur the only breeder i would trust.
I'm just wondering because I heard you say that most reptile calcium supplements are made of Crush Oyster Shell which the animal can't absorb so it needs to be Calcium Carbonate, correct? So which Calcium supplement would you recommend?
For anyone wondering I heard this one a radio show.
If I was to use just the Calcium Carbonate supplement should I worry about overdosing on it or will the excess be pooped/peed out?
It won't grow, MBD causes the animal to be stunted as it is a bone disease after all.
Albino's can't bask as they cannot stand the bright light, like a human it will burn them and hurt their eyes as they lack the pigment that protects them. due to the lack of melinin in there skin they will not absorb uvb.
As for the reasoning behind this guys actions, he had read that D3 was a replacement for UVB on a website and took it at face value.
With nocturnal species this isn't really an issue (like albino BP's) as they don't require it beyond trace amounts if at all but when speaking about diurnal species (like crocs, tegus, etc.) that's where the issue comes in, it prevents them from being able to get D3...which leads to MBD, this isn't the only issue with albino animals but it is one that can' be avoided. Calcium, phosphorous, vitamin A and vitamin D3 all play a roll in bone health, if one is out of whack, you will see issues.
At that stage the effects are irreversible even liquid calcium won't be effective, the damage is done beyond control, like I said even the hips are disjointed, I can't see an area where the bone has not been deformed to some extent. At some point you need to draw the line and say "this animal is suffering too much" and end that pain. After speaking with Bobby it seems he feels the same way although I won't speak for him so if he wishes to make that comment I'm sure he will.
poor tegu, its not even movin its head, =( i guess u right.But like how can someone not know somethings wrong, he only gave it up cuz he was kicked out of his home
Just for others to understand reptiles absorb UVB and produce D3, Varnyard said it in a more simple manner. I think we all get the point however and he is dead ON. Do not try and substitute UVB with D3. Great video.
She won't, MBD especially at that late of a stage can not be cured, you can see her hips are actually disjointed it is so severe. She will in my opinion need to be euthanized
what breeder is that. I want to be sure NOT to buy from them
msanderson890 6 months ago
powersun bulbs are the way to go man
Ballpython6666 10 months ago
justin bieber is a cunt .
Cookieful44 1 year ago
Have you taken any sort of action to get this idiot breeder shut down? This is blatant animal abuse.
GuyRWood 1 year ago
What a shame, such a beautiful animal, destroyed by incorrect information. Poor little gu.
Snickers8844 1 year ago
I have uv lighting but i also give him d3 (reptivite)
are you saying d3 is bad over all
oMEHRDADo 1 year ago
@oMEHRDADo He's saying just to use the lighting, not the supplements. It's an essential nutrient but a reptile's body will produce it on its own when exposed to UVB. And don't use both, D3 overdoses CAN happen like any other nutrient.
ChupiTheTerrible 1 year ago
@oMEHRDADo Get rid of the D3 junk,its a chemical not a calcium supplement, D3 cannot be absorbed through the stomach only through Uvb exposure is it obtained. D3 has been linked to causing impactions and over dosages,it's ok to use it ounce a week,for the rest supplement without d3 calcium.
vizardlord01 10 months ago
i use powersun uv which provides essential uva, uvb, light and heat all in one its a pretty penny but ill do watever it takes for my animal not to look like that.. thats just makes me so sadd :/ wtf is wrong with ppl mannn
imtaken1433 1 year ago
:o( Poor thing, the guy who owned her and allowed this to happen doesn´t deserve any animals.
I so badly want a Tegu but cannot get one, he doesn´t know how lucky he was to have one!
eriduserpent 1 year ago
whoever did that to that poor tegu needs to be shot in the head D;<
herpsrcol 1 year ago
You think that more people would understand this. With all the technology these days people are still letting this happen, to what would have been a beautiful Tegu. You're right, it's the animal that suffers. Thanks for putting this out there. Spread awareness about the D3 vs. UV information. Thanks Varnyard!
projektarcada 1 year ago
thats f****** ridiculous
bangem1988 1 year ago
Oh god that's so sad, it's 2 years.. it's been suffering so long. :(
IchigoTora89 1 year ago
thats really messed up man! people are so screwed up. what's wrong with us?
Karmahinc 1 year ago
did she end up surviving ? no madder what i always always put UV on my reptiles
Adam193 2 years ago
wow just wow :(
sonyericson20 2 years ago
very sad to see that man. greedy people.
byrns149 2 years ago
im getting one tomorow and dont have a uv light.
but im planning on getting one in a month or mybe two.
will it be okay for this long? its the winter.. i dont know if that will make a difference, please respond
kidies1 2 years ago
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tanman57 2 years ago
ah god that pisses me off when ppl are cheap asses and there like we tis is cheaper and if this one guy saysthis crap gonna work and evry body else says USE A UV LIGHT!and they go well its cheaper and we dont have enough t to pay for the uv ik uv lights arnt cheap if you dont have the money to pay what it takes to keep a large reptile then dont get ! some ppl are just plain stupid......
goldlink89 2 years ago 9
how hard is it to get a uv light i mean you pay 100 plus on the tegu whats another 20 bucks for a light and uv light bulb
turtleman221 2 years ago
I'm doubble checking my lights and I know the basking light for my Sav has all that uva/uvb and more, but I also have a flurecent tube in the cage and it's been so long I can't recall what it was for so I use it every so often but it's not on the timer. I also take my Sav out about 1 time a week for about 2 hours at the least - real daylight - so would that be better then the lamps in the long run?
IMawsomeH 2 years ago
I wish this video could get out more among the Tegu owners. Many do not get this fact and need to see this. I put it as my featured video on my page! Thanks Bobby!
ReptarGecko 2 years ago
Great video, very informative.
I read the caresheet that he posted on varnyard-herps and it explains the calcium carbonate issue in more detail.
He also states the recommended supplement.
Again, great video. Thanks for posting.
Very sad, poor girl.
KCB30 2 years ago
can MBD be reversed?
Regius101 2 years ago
did he ever even give the poor thing a chance to sun bath outside or just lock it in a dark closet
tj7th 2 years ago
thats sad. i use a 10.0 14" long uvb lite. and a 100watt red heat bulb. i was told by the place to sprinkle calcium powder with d3 on a daily basis. ive only had him 8 days, he is about 12-14" long. and have done what i was told by them. what do you think ? any help is appreciated. dont want my tegu to end up like this one.
lunitoonz5150 2 years ago
For an animal with the UV lighting you need without D3 With D3 is for like gecko snakes and other nocturnal animals that you arent giving the Uv lighting
RepticDude 2 years ago
i would have bea tthat guys ass, he doesnt deserve to have any animals, he should get charged for animal crualty, sorry to hear about the animal
littlebrittle18 2 years ago
i would of ripped that guys face of what the hell is his problem. poor tegu could even live its life as a normal tegu.ur the only breeder i would trust.
JellyJamin 2 years ago
Can you use D3 and UV lighting for your tegu?
Gamesrocklol 3 years ago
Hey Bobby,
I'm just wondering because I heard you say that most reptile calcium supplements are made of Crush Oyster Shell which the animal can't absorb so it needs to be Calcium Carbonate, correct? So which Calcium supplement would you recommend?
For anyone wondering I heard this one a radio show.
If I was to use just the Calcium Carbonate supplement should I worry about overdosing on it or will the excess be pooped/peed out?
Spencer
xXPinkPunisherXx 3 years ago
Crushed Oyster shell is calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate comes from rocks and shells lol :)
Crimsonrazac 3 years ago
I could have sworn the Crush Oyster Shell couldn't be absorbed... hmm lol
xXPinkPunisherXx 3 years ago
poor lil girl
BOO9631 3 years ago
It's nice to see how much you care for this poor animal. Thanks you for all your work promoting Tegus and gettign the facts out there!
Was the Tegu euthanised in the end?
1kingbenny1 3 years ago
Oh god poor animal! Thats why your my guru allways Varnyard!
aranhar 3 years ago
that last comment was to
garyorner btw
tuxus1 3 years ago
Excellent video. Thanks for educating everyone.
KCB30 3 years ago
that guy needs to be put down.
Exhume2Consume 3 years ago
that's messed up....
joeyduval83 3 years ago
that is just soo sad!!!
toast1234567 3 years ago
poor thing :(
ReptileMan27 3 years ago
Thanks for post this! These people make me sick!
Louistogies 3 years ago
Will it ever grow anymore?
so albinos can bask for hours and hours?
Had it for 2 years and didnt notice it was soo tiny?
poor tegu can it even move its jaw, to like eat?
Good merc bulb only cost 50bucks too =(
Why would he not even get uv, that isnot an albino tegu =(
breaks my heart
JaySkuh 3 years ago
It won't grow, MBD causes the animal to be stunted as it is a bone disease after all.
Albino's can't bask as they cannot stand the bright light, like a human it will burn them and hurt their eyes as they lack the pigment that protects them. due to the lack of melinin in there skin they will not absorb uvb.
As for the reasoning behind this guys actions, he had read that D3 was a replacement for UVB on a website and took it at face value.
tuxus1 3 years ago
so how are albino's like a full pie'd(think called a luesistic) get D3?
JaySkuh 3 years ago
With nocturnal species this isn't really an issue (like albino BP's) as they don't require it beyond trace amounts if at all but when speaking about diurnal species (like crocs, tegus, etc.) that's where the issue comes in, it prevents them from being able to get D3...which leads to MBD, this isn't the only issue with albino animals but it is one that can' be avoided. Calcium, phosphorous, vitamin A and vitamin D3 all play a roll in bone health, if one is out of whack, you will see issues.
tuxus1 3 years ago
cant u shoot it up with liquid um calcium and a few weeks in the sun?
JaySkuh 3 years ago
At that stage the effects are irreversible even liquid calcium won't be effective, the damage is done beyond control, like I said even the hips are disjointed, I can't see an area where the bone has not been deformed to some extent. At some point you need to draw the line and say "this animal is suffering too much" and end that pain. After speaking with Bobby it seems he feels the same way although I won't speak for him so if he wishes to make that comment I'm sure he will.
tuxus1 3 years ago
poor tegu, its not even movin its head, =( i guess u right.But like how can someone not know somethings wrong, he only gave it up cuz he was kicked out of his home
Saddens me =(
JaySkuh 3 years ago
Just for others to understand reptiles absorb UVB and produce D3, Varnyard said it in a more simple manner. I think we all get the point however and he is dead ON. Do not try and substitute UVB with D3. Great video.
tuxus1 3 years ago 2
Sad my friend but very good info thanks. Hope the little girl gets better.
Thanks again
garyorner 3 years ago
She won't, MBD especially at that late of a stage can not be cured, you can see her hips are actually disjointed it is so severe. She will in my opinion need to be euthanized
tuxus1 3 years ago