Nearly all diurnal reptiles require exposure to ultra-violet B (UVB) rays in order to synthesize vitamin D3 and in turn, metabolize calcium. In captivity, herps receive these UVB rays via artificial means, either from specially designed fluorescent lights, or from UVB emitting mercury vapor bulbs. Standard-filament heat bulbs DO NOT provide essential UVB. There are many options available so that you may choose the one best suited for your particular needs. Click here for more information on the role of UV light in reptile husbandry.
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Zoo Med 100 watt Powersun UVB heat bulbs
These self-ballasted bulbs are an ideal solution for providing heat and beneficial UV rays in a single, easy to use bulb. |
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Zoo Med 160 watt Powersun UVB heat bulbs
For large vivarium applications, these lights can't be beat. They provide UVB and heat and are great for treating metabolic bone disease. |
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Exo Terra 125 Watt Solar Glo Bulb
size: 125 Watts Self ballisted mercury vapor bulb. This bulb produces both UVB and heat in one. The UVB is 3.5 ~ 4.0 mW/cm. |
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Exo Terra 160 Watt Solar Glo Bulb
size: 160 watts Self ballisted mercury vapor bulb. This bulb produces both UVB and heat in one. The UVB is 3.5 ~ 4.0 mW/cm. |
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Fluker Sun Spot 100 Watt Mercury Vapor Bulb
size: 100 watts Fluker’s Sun Spot Mercury Vapor Bulb emits both the UVA and UVB wave lengths and is an excellent heat source for your pets. The UVB wavelength prevents or even reverses metabolic bone disease in reptiles. |
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Fluker Sun Spot 160 Watt Mercury Vapor Bulb
size: 160 Watt Fluker’s Sun Spot Mercury Vapor Bulb emits both the UVA and UVB wave lengths and is an excellent heat source for your pets. The UVB wavelength prevents or even reverses metabolic bone disease in reptiles. |
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Zoo Med Compact Fluorescent 5.0 UV Bulb
Fits into regular light bulb fixtures! |
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Zoo Med Compact Fluorescent 10.0 UV Bulb
Fits into regular light bulb fixtures! Ideal for desert lizards requiring higher amounts of UvB |
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Zoo Med Heat and UVB Combo Pack
size: 100 watt basking bulb and a Zoo Med Compact 5.0 Bulb Includes a 100 watt Zoo Med Basking Bulb and a Zoo Med Compact Fluorescent 5.0 Bulb. Get a combo pack and save! |
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Exo Terra Compact Fluorescent 13watt 2.0 Bulb
size: 13 Watts Full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb that is ideal for amphibians and other low light reptiles! 13 watts |
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Exo Terra Compact Fluorescent 13watt 5.0 Bulb
size: 13 Watts Offers 5% UVB and is ideal for reptiles that require a medium amount of UV lighting! 13 watts |
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Exo Terra Compact Fluorescent 13watt 10.0 Bulb
size: 13 Watts Offers 10% UVB and is ideal for reptiles that require a high amount of UV lighting like Bearded Dragons! 13 watts |
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Exo Terra Compact Fluorescent 26wt 2.0 Bulb
size: 26 watts Full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb that is ideal for amphibians and other low light reptiles! |
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Exo Terra Compact Fluorescent 26wt 5.0 Bulb
size: 26 watts Offers 5% UVB and is ideal for reptiles that require a medium amount of UV lighting! |
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Exo Terra Compact Fluorescent 26wt 10.0 Bulb
size: 26 watts Offers 10% UVB and is ideal for reptiles that require a high amount of UV lighting like Bearded Dragons! |
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Zoo Med 15" Repti Sun 5.0 UVB bulb
size: 15" (T-8) Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med UVB bulbs provide important ultraviolet light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 18" Repti Sun 5.0 UVB bulb
size: 18" (T-8) Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med UVB bulbs provide important ultraviolet light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 24" Repti Sun 5.0 UVB bulb
size: 24" (T-8) Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med UVB bulbs provide important ultraviolet light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 36" Repti Sun 5.0 UVB bulb
size: 36" (T-8) Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med UVB bulbs provide important ultraviolet light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 48" Repti Sun 5.0 UVB bulb
size: 48" (T-8) Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med UVB bulbs provide important ultraviolet light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 18" Repti Sun 10.0 Fluorescent Bulb
size: 18" (T-8) Zoo Med Repti Sun UV Bulbs are the number 1 recommended UV bulb! The "10.0" bulb reaches up to 20 inches down, providing more UV to larger terrariums or screen cages |
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Zoo Med 24" Repti Sun 10.0 Fluorescent Bulb
size: 24" (T-8) Zoo Med Repti Sun UV Bulbs are the number 1 recommended UV bulb! The "10.0" bulb reaches up to 20 inches down, providing more UV to larger terrariums or screen cages |
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Zoo Med 36" Repti Sun 10.0 Fluorescent Bulb
size: 36" (T-8) Zoo Med Repti Sun UV Bulbs are the number 1 recommended UV bulb! The "10.0" bulb reaches up to 20 inches down, providing more UV to larger terrariums or screen cages |
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Zoo Med 48" Repti Sun 10.0 Fluorescent Bulb
size: 48" (T-8) Zoo Med Repti Sun UV Bulbs are the number 1 recommended UV bulb! The "10.0" bulb reaches up to 20 inches down, providing more UV to larger terrariums or screen cages |
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Zoo Med 15" Repti Sun 2.0 bulb
size: 15" Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med bulbs provide important light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 18" Repti Sun 2.0 bulb
size: 18" Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med bulbs provide important light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 24" Repti Sun 2.0 bulb
size: 24" Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med bulbs provide important light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 36" Repti Sun 2.0 bulb
size: 36" Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med bulbs provide important light to your reptile. |
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Zoo Med 48" Repti Sun 2.0 bulb
size: 48" Recommended by most breeders, Zoo Med bulbs provide important light to your reptile. |
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Exo Terra 15" Repti Glo 2.0 Bulb
size: 15" Available in a wide range of sizes, these tubes fit into any of our standard fluorescent fixtures. Ideal for frogs, snakes and other reptiles that do not require strong UV rays |
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Exo Terra 18" Repti Glo 2.0 Bulb
size: 18" Available in a wide range of sizes, these tubes fit into any of our standard fluorescent fixtures. Ideal for frogs, snakes and other reptiles that do not require strong UV rays |
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Exo Terra 24" Repti Glo 2.0 Bulb
size: 24" Available in a wide range of sizes, these tubes fit into any of our standard fluorescent fixtures. Ideal for frogs, snakes and other reptiles that do not require strong UV rays |
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Exo Terra 36" Repti Glo 2.0 Bulb
size: 36" Available in a wide range of sizes, these tubes fit into any of our standard fluorescent fixtures. Ideal for frogs, snakes and other reptiles that do not require strong UV rays |
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Exo Terra 48" Repti Glo 2.0 Bulb
size: 48" Available in a wide range of sizes, these tubes fit into any of our standard fluorescent fixtures. Ideal for frogs, snakes and other reptiles that do not require strong UV rays |
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Zoo Med Ultraviolet Radiometer
This meter allows you to track the decrease in output of your UVB lamps over time. Simply point the round sensor on the top of the unit at the UVB source, hold down the button and read the LCD screen |
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