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All this information can be overwhelming to veterinarians and clients alike. It is important to understand the basics of UVB requirements and the factors that affect UVB supplementation. All six factors must be considered when selecting a bulb, as there is no single best bulb for every situation. There are new studies and product available every year, so it is also important to stay up to date with the literature and technological advances to provide better recommendations to clients. Proper calcium supplementation, together with UVB light exposure, is critical to prevent secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism. The absence of either or both of these elements from the history of an amphibian case should prompt veterinarians to include secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism as a differential diagnosis.