Habitat - Indoor :: Repti Glo 10.0

[DocShay]

I've heard people have had issues with these bulbs, irritating reptiles eyes etc etc.

Is that only with the 27W one? I just got a 10.0 13W one for my birthday - I can take it back when they get new stock in...but if the 13W one will be okay i'll just keep it.

Anyone know?

[Ktulu]

It's too much UVB. Over 5.0 is like radiation for a res. 10.0 is for desert animals.

[DocShay]

Thanks, i'll return it then.

[steve]

You can use it, perhaps keep it further away from your turtle?

[megcornell]

In my opinion, given the number of RES who have had issues with the 10.0, and how quickly the UVB dissipates if placed too far away... I'd return the bulb for the 5.0.
I use the 5.0 with both of my RES and it works wonderfully. I haven't had any eye issues with it.

[Dormant]

I don't know about a 10.0 bulb but I have a 15W Repti Glo 8.0 and my RES does not have swollen eyes. He's been on the 8.0 bulb since I got him a few months ago.