Once this type of retinal detachment develops and causes symptoms, it can progress to total blindness if it is not repaired promptly. In the United States, retinal detachment is a relatively uncommon condition, affecting only one of every 10,000 Americans each year.
Gas exchange in reptiles still occurs in alveoli however, reptiles do not possess a diaphragm. Thus, breathing occurs via a change in the volume of the body cavity which is controlled by contraction of intercostal muscles in all reptiles except turtles.
Gas Exchange. Gas exchange occurs during incubation by exchanging air from within the substrate and external air. Natural temperature fluctuations between night time temperatures and day time temperatures will cause gasses to exchange. Mycelium produce carbon-dioxide and can stall if there is not sufficient gas exchange.