How much Sun versus D3 supp

[Saldarya]

Evening all,

I am going to assume that if my guys are getting outside 2-3 days a week there is no need for D3 supplementation?

Just dont want to overdo it.

Thanks

 

[pssh]

I would personally still do a D3 supplement once or twice every 4-6 weeks (for panthers and veileds,) but I wouldn't use a really potent one. Probably something light like minerall. if they were getting sun every day I wouldnt use a supplement.

 

[erik775]

I would personally still do a D3 supplement once or twice every 4-6 weeks (for panthers and veileds,) but I wouldn't use a really potent one. Probably something light like minerall. if they were getting sun every day I wouldnt use a supplement.

Hmmmmm...so if i have my boy next to the window and open it everyday for him to get some sun and he does go by the window to get sun then he would need no supplements? Cause i still give him plain calcium every feeding and repashy calcium plus once or twice a month?what do u think???

 

[pssh]

Well, I do the window thing with one of mine, but I still supplement lightly. The difference is that outside they get uvb even in the shade, but with a window they only get uvb through the window and maybe a little if it bounces off of anything (but dont count on it.) Plus you have to take into consideration that, depending on your location, uvb will differ with the time of day, the positioning of the sun and window with each other, weather conditions, and the time of year. That means that each person has to make their own individual judgement based on their circumstances and research.

 

[erik775]

Well, I do the window thing with one of mine, but I still supplement lightly. The difference is that outside they get uvb even in the shade, but with a window they only get uvb through the window and maybe a little if it bounces off of anything (but dont count on it.) Plus you have to take into consideration that, depending on your location, uvb will differ with the time of day, the positioning of the sun and window with each other, weather conditions, and the time of year. That means that each person has to make their own individual judgement based on their circumstances and research.

Hmmm...i see...ok cool i get it...ill keep supplementing then to be safe...

 

[patrickfraser]

Plus you have to take into consideration that, depending on your location, uvb will differ with the time of day, the positioning of the sun and window with each other, weather conditions, and the time of year.

Great website for checking your local UV schedule. Just plug in your zip code.
http://www.uvawareness.com/

 

[Raphael1047]

Great website for checking your local UV schedule. Just plug in your zip code.
http://www.uvawareness.com/

thanks for the website. It is helpful