I don't think we know the answer to this but
I'm interested in your opinions on this subject please so we can at least make an educated guess.
What body parts of the tortoise can actually absorb UV rays?
There's basically, skin, scales and carapace.
I'm thinking skin is a definite yes.
At first I thought no for scales, but then I'm thinking what about snakes that are totally covered in scales so yes, then I'm thinking maybe snakes rely totally on prey for Vitamin D so now I don't know.
Is there a reptile that is covered head to toe with scales and is a herbivore?
I just don't know for carapace. Could it be the new growth that'a going through the supple stage absorbs UV and the old hard keratin does not.
Thoughts please.
Thanks.
I'm interested in your opinions on this subject please so we can at least make an educated guess.
What body parts of the tortoise can actually absorb UV rays?
There's basically, skin, scales and carapace.
I'm thinking skin is a definite yes.
At first I thought no for scales, but then I'm thinking what about snakes that are totally covered in scales so yes, then I'm thinking maybe snakes rely totally on prey for Vitamin D so now I don't know.
Is there a reptile that is covered head to toe with scales and is a herbivore?
I just don't know for carapace. Could it be the new growth that'a going through the supple stage absorbs UV and the old hard keratin does not.
Thoughts please.
Thanks.