Description

 

Exo Terra Reptile UVB200 High Output UVB Desert Terrarium Bulb – 26 Watt

 

The Exo Terra Reptile UVB200 High Output UVB Bulb is designed to cater to the specific needs of reptiles that require high levels of UVB exposure, such as diurnal reptiles from desert environments. The key features of this bulb include:

 

UVB Spectrum for Vitamin D3 Synthesis: The UVB200 bulb emits a UVB spectrum that is optimal for reptiles to synthesize Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is crucial for calcium absorption and overall metabolic health in reptiles.

Prevention of Metabolic Bone Disease: By providing the right UVB spectrum, this bulb helps prevent metabolic bone disease, a condition that can result from inadequate UVB exposure and lead to weakened bones and other health issues in reptiles.

Ideal for Desert Set-ups: This bulb is particularly suitable for reptiles that originate from desert environments where they are exposed to direct, unfiltered sunlight with high levels of UVB.

Suitable for Taller Terrariums: The UVB200 bulb has extended UVB penetration, making it a good choice for taller terrariums or enclosures with denser screens. This ensures that reptiles at different heights within the enclosure receive adequate UVB exposure.

High D3 Yield Index: The bulb has a high Vitamin D3 yield index, indicating that it produces a significant amount of UVB light that facilitates Vitamin D3 synthesis in reptiles.

Maximized Calcium Absorption: Increased Vitamin D3 photosynthesis, enabled by the UVB200 bulb, maximizes calcium absorption in reptiles. Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and proper physiological functions.

Enhanced UVB Penetration: The UVB emitted by this bulb can penetrate a greater distance, ensuring that reptiles situated deeper within the enclosure also receive sufficient UVB exposure.

Optimal Visual Light Output: The recommendation to combine this bulb with “Natural Light or Reptile Vision” suggests that using this UVB bulb alongside appropriate visible light sources can provide an overall balanced lighting environment for reptiles, meeting both their UVB and visual light needs.

 

Overall, the Exo Terra Reptile UVB200 High Output UVB Bulb is designed to replicate the natural sunlight conditions that certain reptiles require for their health and well-being, particularly those from desert environments with high UV requirements.