Quote Originally Posted by Jeanne
I think it depends on the monitor... when I had a savanna I was told they do need UV.
It has yet to be proven on either side of the spectrum (no pun intended) if they do or dont need UVB lighting. I do not keep any of my under UVB bulbs and they are all thriving, but I also do live in a area of the country that I can take them out side a few times a month for about 8-9 months out of the year to soak up real sunlight.

Sav's I could see being monitor that needs UVB as insects not rodents make up the bulk of their diet, same could be said for ackies also.

here is a post from another site that talks about a UV study
http://thetegu.com/postp1226.html