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At first, following a standard setup guide, she placed the new light fixture about six inches above the warm hide area of Gizmo’s enclosure. She assumed this would provide the bearded dragon with both heat and essential UVB rays in his favorite basking spot. However, over the next few days, she ... Read More
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The owner carefully selected a high-output linear fluorescent UVB bulb measuring 24 inches in length, which was appropriately sized for the terrarium. This particular bulb had a critical UVB output of 10%, specifically designed to meet the needs of desert-dwelling reptiles like Spike, a bearded ... Read More
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Manufacturers universally advise replacing UVB bulbs every 6 to 12 months. This guideline is not arbitrary but is based on the specific type of bulb—whether it's a compact fluorescent, linear fluorescent, or mercury vapor bulb—and its daily usage patterns within a reptile's habitat. The critical ... Read More
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UVB (Ultraviolet B) light is a specific wavelength range of ultraviolet light. For reptiles, UVB light plays a crucial role in their well - being. It enables reptiles to synthesize vitamin D3 in their skin. Vitamin D3 is vital for calcium metabolism. Without proper UVB exposure, reptiles can develop ... Read More
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