So, the two areas related to tortoises that I have the most confusion with are calcium and UV needs. Science is by far my least favorite subject, so I'm having a hard time figuring out how these two things work. I was wondering if someone could explain it to me, and don't be afraid to get technical, if I don't understand something I'll question it.
Basically what I want to learn is: How are UV rays absorbed into the tortoise? Calcium I know is more from the food it eats, but does a tortoise have to be in direct sunlight or do UV rays just kind of bounce around everywhere even in the shade? Once the tortoise has absorbed or consumed UV rays and calcium what is happening inside the tortoise’s body with these elements? How does D3 play into the tortoises needs?
I'll start there, I have general ideas of how this all works, I'm just trying to piece together the puzzle.
Basically what I want to learn is: How are UV rays absorbed into the tortoise? Calcium I know is more from the food it eats, but does a tortoise have to be in direct sunlight or do UV rays just kind of bounce around everywhere even in the shade? Once the tortoise has absorbed or consumed UV rays and calcium what is happening inside the tortoise’s body with these elements? How does D3 play into the tortoises needs?
I'll start there, I have general ideas of how this all works, I'm just trying to piece together the puzzle.