Reptiles bred in a terrarium are devoid of sunlight emission, and more precisely it is about UVB rays, i.e. in the range of 280-315nm. Rays in this range are responsible for the production of vitamin D3, so they are necessary for the proper functioning of the animal. If possible, reptiles should be exposed to the sun during the summer. To repla...
Reptiles bred in a terrarium are devoid of sunlight emission, and more precisely it is about UVB rays, i.e. in the range of 280-315nm. Rays in this range are responsible for the production of vitamin D3, so they are necessary for the proper functioning of the animal. If possible, reptiles should be exposed to the sun during the summer. To replace the sun in the terrarium, incandescent bulbs and fluorescent lamps emitting UVB rays are used. Depending on the demand, different models of incandescent bulbs/fluorescent lamps are available. Type 2.0 5.0 10.0 markings are popular. EXO TERRA some time ago she ran the new UVB100 (old 5.0), UVB150 (old 10.0) and UVB200 (new most powerful UVB bulb) markings. The higher the number, the higher the dose of UVB rays. How to choose the right UVB bulb? The 5.0 designation is used for tropical reptiles where the expansion in the natural environment to the sun is moderate, e.g. chameleons. The designation 10.0 and higher is used for desert reptiles, e.g. bearded agama. UVB lighting will not fully replace the real sun, the power of UVB rays of natural sunlight is much higher than the available bulbs / fluorescent lamps, which is why animal supplementation with vitamin D3 is additionally carried out. Vitamin D3 is present in vitamin and calcium preparations. The best source of UVB rays are bulbs integrated with a heating bulb, e.g. PowerSun UVB ZOO MED 100-160W and Metal Halide lamps, which provide the most UVB rays.
Reptiles bred in a terrarium are devoid of sunlight emission, and more precisely it is about UVB rays, i.e. in the range of 280-315nm. Rays in this range are responsible for the production of vitamin D3, so they are necessary for the proper functioning of the animal. If possible, reptiles should be exposed to the sun during the summer. To replace the sun in the terrarium, incandescent bulbs and fluorescent lamps emitting UVB rays are used. Depending on the demand, different models of incandescent bulbs/fluorescent lamps are available. Type 2.0 5.0 10.0 markings are popular. EXO TERRA some time ago she ran the new UVB100 (old 5.0), UVB150 (old 10.0) and UVB200 (new most powerful UVB bulb) markings. The higher the number, the higher the dose of UVB rays. How to choose the right UVB bulb? The 5.0 designation is used for tropical reptiles where the expansion in the natural environment to the sun is moderate, e.g. chameleons. The designation 10.0 and higher is used for desert reptiles, e.g. bearded agama. UVB lighting will not fully replace the real sun, the power of UVB rays of natural sunlight is much higher than the available bulbs / fluorescent lamps, which is why animal supplementation with vitamin D3 is additionally carried out. Vitamin D3 is present in vitamin and calcium preparations. The best source of UVB rays are bulbs integrated with a heating bulb, e.g. PowerSun UVB ZOO MED 100-160W and Metal Halide lamps, which provide the most UVB rays.
Complement uvB radiation with a special REPTILE VISION bulb.
Solar light in the terrarium for amphibians and reptiles.
Solar light in the terrarium for amphibians and reptiles.
The highest dose of UVB rays, e.g. for bearded agama.