Albino and uv?

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Here is some related reading for the scientifically inclined: https://www.researchgate.net/publica...rorgjzararticl.

From the article:

Hypopigmentation
Extra consideration is required when planning lighting for albino and hypomelanistic specimens of any species, regardless of the zone allocation of that species. Melanin strongly absorbs UV radiation. A lack of skin and eye pigmentation therefore increases the transmission of radiation into the body (Solano 2014). Such animals are often popularly reported to be more sensitive to UV and visible light (e.g. Dell’Amore 2007), and may be at increased risk of UV-induced skin damage and cancer (Duarte and Baines2009). They are therefore likely to need much reduced exposure levels. Fortunately adequate vitamin D3 synthesis should still be possible despite lower UV exposure, since reduced melanin pigment allows more UV-B to enter the epidermal cells.