UVB: Why do Reptiles Need It; Choosing the Best Bulb

[findi]

Hi All,

Our understanding of the role that Ultraviolet B Light plays in the lives of reptiles and amphibians has increased greatly over the last few decades, but we still have much to learn about the needs of individual species. A good deal of conflicting information has been published, and opinions differ even among my well-experienced herpetologist colleagues. Today I’ll provide some basic information on UVB light in natural and captive situations, including some tips as to how best to provide it to the animals under your care. I’d like to stress that many variables will affect your individual situation…please post below for specific information. Read more here http://bit.ly/16qypgp

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[Munch]

Do not use reptiglo it has UVC which is toxic, and I know thread resurection(kinda)

 

[PrettyHate]

Do not use reptiglo it has UVC which is toxic, and I know thread resurection(kinda)

This is interesting to me, as I always have provided my reptiles (most specifically my turtles) with UVB bulbs (the compact fluorescent reptiglo ones).
I found an article on it: http://thereptilewhisperer.blogspot.ca/2009/01/compact-uvb-bulbs-harmful-to-reptiles.html and will continue to do more research about this. In the mean time, are there any bulbs you can recommend that do not emit UVC?

 

[Munch]

Pretty much any thing else, I.E. reptisun which I think zoomed makes or the any of the fluker bulbs.