UVB lighting helps tortoises produce vitamin D3, which allows them to absorb calcium properly. Without adequate UVB exposure, tortoises may develop shell and bone problems over time.
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UVB lighting helps tortoises produce vitamin D3, which allows them to absorb calcium properly. Without adequate UVB exposure, tortoises may develop shell and bone problems over time.