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Exo Terra Solar Glo – 125 Watt

 

The Exo Terra Solar Glo is a type of reptile bulb designed to mimic natural sunlight and provide various benefits for reptiles’ health and well-being. Here are the key features and benefits of the Exo Terra Solar Glo 125-Watt bulb:

 

Full Spectrum Lighting: The Solar Glo bulb emits a balanced spectrum of light that includes ultraviolet (UVB and UVA), visible light, and infrared heat. This full spectrum lighting closely resembles natural sunlight and promotes the overall well-being of reptiles.

UVB and UVA Light: UVB light is crucial for reptiles as it stimulates the synthesis of Vitamin D3 in their skin. Vitamin D3 is essential for proper calcium metabolism, which is crucial for bone health. UVA light, on the other hand, helps reptiles exhibit natural behaviors and supports their overall activity levels.

Visual Light: The bulb also emits visible light that enhances the reptiles’ colors, making them look more vibrant and appealing.

Infrared Heat: The Solar Glo bulb produces infrared heat, which is important for creating temperature gradients within the reptile’s habitat. Reptiles, being cold-blooded, rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.

Prevention of Metabolic Bone Disease: By providing adequate UVB light, the Solar Glo bulb helps prevent metabolic bone disease, a common health issue in reptiles caused by insufficient calcium absorption.

Appetite and Activity Stimulation: The balanced light spectrum from the bulb encourages reptiles to exhibit natural behaviors, including feeding and exploring, as they would in their natural habitat.

Easy Installation: The Solar Glo bulb is self-ballasted, meaning it doesn’t require an external ballast. This makes it easy to use with standard ceramic sockets and compatible light fixtures like the Exo Terra Light Dome, Reptile Dome, or Wire Light.

Wattage Options: The Exo Terra Solar Glo is available in various wattages, including 125 W. This allows reptile owners to choose the appropriate bulb strength based on the size of their enclosure and the specific needs of their reptiles.

UVB Penetration: The Solar Glo bulb is designed to provide increased UVB penetration distance, ensuring that reptiles receive adequate UVB exposure even if they are situated at varying distances from the bulb.

 

In summary, the Exo Terra Solar Glo 125 Watt bulb is designed to provide reptiles with a balanced spectrum of light that mimics natural sunlight. This promotes their overall health by ensuring proper calcium metabolism, enhancing colors, encouraging natural behaviors, and creating the necessary temperature gradients within their habitat. It’s a popular choice among professional breeders due to its ability to provide essential lighting and heating in a single, easy-to-install bulb.