Exo Terra Reptile UVB 100 Compact Lamp 13W, PT2186
New Spectrum! Former Repti Glo 5.0
Ideal for all tropical and sub-tropical reptiles
Optimal levels of UVB
Effective up to 40 cm (15”)
Provides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium metabolism
UVA rays stimulate appetite, activity and reproductive behavior
Combine with Natural Light or Reptile Vision for optimal visual light output
Weight
0.1 kg
Dimensions
50 × 50 × 155 mm
Exo Terra Reptile UVB 100 Compact Lamp 13W, PT2186
The advantage of the Exo Terra Repti Glo Compact Fluorescent bulb is its size and the fact that it is self-ballasted.
A regular screw fitting is sufficient to operate these bulbs. The spiral shape of the bulb enables vertical or horizontal mounting without compromising performance. It is recommended to combine a high UVB output (Repti Glo 5.0 and 10.0) with a very high visual light output (Repti Glo 2.0) for optimal results. Fluorescent bulbs do not provide sufficient heat. A separate heat source is required in addition (ex: incandescent basking lamp).
The Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 has a moderate to high UVB output, similar to that of shady environments such as rain forests and other tropical locations. Reptiles living in these habitats receive less UV radiation because of the many climatological conditions (fairly high humidity, changes in weather, etc) that prevent direct sunlight from reaching them or their basking sites.
The Exo Terra Reptile UVB100 emits optimal levels of UVB, similar to that of shady environments such as rain forests or other tropical locations. Reptiles living in these habitats receive moderate UV radiation due to climatological conditions (fairly high humidity, changes in weather, etc) that prevent unfiltered sunlight from reaching the reptile’s basking site. The optimal Vitamin D3 yield index ensures vitamin D3 photosynthesis to aid calcium absorption and prevent metabolic diseases.