Evidence: Eublepharis macularius metabolic bone disease
Source: Europe PMC (Europe PubMed Central) REST search — first-hand peer-reviewed abstract records, pulled 2026-08-01. Queries covered metabolic bone disease for Eublepharis macularius. The cluster returns 8 representative studies with abstracts below. Abstract text is verbatim from source; each study is traceable by PMID.
Studies
- PMID 40987466 (2025, Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : JAALAS) — Iridophoroma in Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius): Clinical Complications and Histopathology.. Abstract (opening): Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) with lemon frost morphologies are predisposed to iridophoroma, attributed to a tumor suppressor gene mutation also associated with melanoma in humans.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40987466/
- PMID 41514721 (2025, Animals : an open access journal from MDPI) — <i>Cryptosporidium varanii</i> Infection in Captive Leopard Gecko (<i>Eublepharis macularius</i>) and Its Association with Wasting Syndrome in Thailand.. Abstract (opening): Cryptosporidiosis is a globally important protozoan disease that causes severe gastrointestinal illness in immunocompromised humans and animals and has been associated with chronic wasting and death in reptiles.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41514721/
- PMID 41600686 (2025, Veterinary sciences) — Biochemical and Hepatic Determinants of Reproductive Failure in Reptiles: A Review of Dystocia Pathophysiology and Management.. Abstract (opening): Dystocia represents a multifactorial and clinically significant reproductive disorder affecting a broad spectrum of reptilian species.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41600686/
- PMID 32950659 (2020, Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part B, Biochemistry & molecular biology) — The nocturnal leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) uses UVb radiation for vitamin D<sub>3</sub> synthesis.. Abstract (opening): Vitamin D is an important regulator of calcium and phosphorus homeostasis in animals.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32950659/
- PMID 38997984 (2024, Animals : an open access journal from MDPI) — Assessment of Animal Welfare at an Exotic Animal Fair in Poland: A Focus on the Quality of Exhibition Containers for Reptiles and Amphibians.. Abstract (opening): Given the growing number of events involving exotic animals, it is crucial to prioritize the well-being of the animals involved.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38997984/
- PMID 41150105 (2025, Veterinary sciences) — Measuring the Rise and Fall of Plasma 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations in Blue-Tongued Skinks (<i>Tiliqua scincoides</i>) Following Ultraviolet B Exposure and Withdrawal.. Abstract (opening): Species-specific husbandry guidelines remain limited for blue-tongued skinks (<i>Tiliqua scincoides</i>), especially in relation to ultraviolet B (UVB) lighting and vitamin D requirements.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41150105/
- PMID 41180164 (2025, Animal welfare (South Mimms, England)) — Laying the groundwork for reptile welfare assessment in zoos and private keeping: A literature-based proposal.. Abstract (opening): With the increasing number and diversity of reptile species kept in zoological facilities and households, their welfare in captivity warrants structured and consistent evaluation.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41180164/
- PMID 32580733 (2020, Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine) — The use of fish and herptiles in traditional folk therapies in three districts of Chenab riverine area in Punjab, Pakistan.. Abstract (opening): <h4>Background</h4>Like botanical taxa, various species of animals are also used in traditional and modern health care systems.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32580733/
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