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UVB light Question
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:05 amby Shinigami
just recent i bought a 75W Infrared heat Glo,it's really cool because its a spot lamp and it glows bright red. it says u can use for turtles,lizards,etc. it says it has 24h radiant heat source and such. now i see my turtle always on the dock for long time while he basks,i was just wondering is this a good uvb light for my RES? Because usally i see people on the forums with white UVb lamps.
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:11 amby CountryGirl68
According to the description for that bulb: "The bulb emits infrared heat waves and is typical heating lamp". It doesn't say anything about being a UVB light.
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:16 amby Shinigami
Emits infrared heat waves
excellent 24h radiant heat source
increases the overall air temp. in the terrarium
provides heat,essential for activity and digesttion
will not disrupt normal activity cycle/ideal for nocturnal viewing
aren't those things similar to what a UVB light does?
should i buy a normal UVb lamp or it ok to have this Heat Glo for my RES?
and on the box it shows a picture of a turtle,lizard and a chameleon o.0
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:19 amby CountryGirl68
The bulb packaging needs to say UVB for it to give the necessary rays for the reptile:
Reptile Basking Lights
Reptile basking lights may also be used for daytime heating - they are just more expensive than regular incandescent bulbs. Some may be coated to affect the color of the light produced - this may alter the way your eye perceives your animal's color and the way your reptile's eyes perceive the things in its environment. It is important to note that the "neodymium" coated lights do not produce anything but a pleasantly tinted light. They do not produce any ultraviolet B wavelengths.
Infrared Heat Lamps
Infrared heat lights, such as those used in the food service industry to keep hot food warm until it is served, may be used for daytime heating.
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:25 amby steve
Shinigami, it seems to provide some UVA (which most lights will do). UVB allows your turtle to produce vitamin d3, which they need for calcium absorption. your turtle can only get UVB from a MVB (UVHeat lamp), a fluorescent bulb or direct sunlight.