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If your turtle has a lack of UVB light it will be unable to absorb a sufficient
amount of calcium. This can lead to softened and even deformed
bones. Ensure that your turtle always has an ample supply
of UVB rays either from direct sunlight or a UVB light. The
turtles shell is made out of bone and since the shell is a
vital part of their body, calcium is extremely important to
them.
Vitamin deficiencies can also occur when
a turtle does not have a balanced diet. Each turtle has its
own diet requirements which should be monitored and adjusted
as needed. Nutritional
deficiencies can often result in vitamin deficiencies.
Visit our turtle care sheets
for more specific information regarding your turtle. These
care sheets provide detailed feeding information about what
foods to use as the staple in your turtles diet, what foods
to feed in moderation and what foods to avoid. Providing your
turtle with a proper diet will virtually eliminate the possibility
of vitamin deficiencies. |
