REPTILE LIGHTS & HEAT  

UVA Lighting: What is UVA light and why does my reptile need it?

UVA light has a significant effect on many reptile behaviors. Humans cannot see UVA light, but reptiles can, and it affects how they perceive the world around them. UVA light enables them to recognize other reptiles of their species and detect movement. It stimulates their appetite by making their food more appealing. It promotes proper foraging, feeding, digestion, activity, social behavior, and reproduction.

UVB Lighting: What is UVB light and why does my reptile need it?

It is necessary for proper metabolism of calcium. UVB light regulates the synthesis of Vitamin D3 in your reptile's skin. It is this vitamin that allows diurnal herps (those that are active during the day) to properly absorb and metabolize calcium. For many reptiles, it is their main source of Vitamin D3, and a lack of UVB light will lead to chronic calcium deficiency, which can lead to painful diseases like metabolic bone disease. Though reptiles cannot actually see UVB light, they can detect it, and they will move in and out of UVB light as necessary.

Daylight Blue Reptile Bulbs UVA Bulb

Daylight Blue Bulbs are perfect for use in horizontal facing light hoods. They use true blue European glass (not painted or coated) you get better heat transfer and a longer life. Full spectrum daylight bulbs create and excellent source of daylight heat, provide UVA, the wavelength that promotes a psychological well being and stimulates normal feeding behaviors in reptiles, and is ideal for heating reptile or amphibian terrariums.

Reptile Basking Spot Lamps UVA Bulb

A clear basking spot bulb that lets reptiles regulate their own temperature by accessing the light and heat of the "sun." Perfect for use with high heat basking reptiles, such as tropical and desert species. Provides beneficial UVA rays which promotes breeding, feeding and are beneficial to your reptile's psychological well-being. Unique patented double reflector focuses 35% more heat and light into a tight beam. Lasts up to 2,000 hours.

Halogens UVA Bulb

Halogen Bulbs are super high quality halogen lamps specifically made for reptile use. More energy efficient than comparable basking lamps, the Halogen Bulb has an average life of 3,000 hours (lasts up to a year!). The unique color patterns of your reptile will be enhanced and made to appear richer and more intense with the use of the Halogen Bulb. The benefits of UVA light will help keep your reptile healthy, happy and thriving in the habitat you provide. Emits 15% more heat, light, and UVA output than standard basking spot lamps.

Active UV Heat Bulbs UVA & UVB Bulb

These self-ballasted bulbs are an ideal solution for providing heat and beneficial UV rays in a single, easy to use bulb. All models screw into a standard incandescent fixture (ceramic fixture recommended) and can be placed directly on a screen cage top. UV Active Heat bulbs are excellent for larger enclosures, as they can project essential UVB rays (~ 290-320nm) up to 6 feet from the surface of the bulb, unlike mere inches from other bulbs. Due to this bulb’s extremely high output of UV, it is ideal for prevention and treatment of metabolic bone disease. Ideal for desert species including bearded dragons, uromastyx , and many tortoises. Solar glow bulbs make life-changing differences in captive reptiles. Increases appetite, activity, breeding, and color. Available in flood light or spotlight bulbs.

Reptile Bright Lights UVA & UVB Bulb

Closely replicates the light and heat of reptiles' natural environment. The UVA it emits provides reptiles with added psychological benefits, and the rare earth neodymium coating enhances natural coloration. Full spectrum fluorescent lamps are ideal for all reptiles and amphibians. They are a general purpose fluorescent lamp that emits light pleasing to the human eye. It boasts a high visual light output and a very high color rendering index (CRI). Recommended use in combination with UVB bulbs.

HEAT ONLY DEVICES

Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamps

Red bulb creates a 24-hour heat source with very little visible light. It's perfect for nocturnal reptiles and also provides a dark period for diurnal animals to sleep. Keep your critters warm and toasty without bright invasive lighting, yet provides you with nocturnal viewing. Spot reflector focuses more heat onto your reptile and minimizes nighttime glare.

Ceramic Heat Emitter

It is a porcelain heating device that screws into a standard porcelain incandescent socket. Heat emitters give off intense infrared heat, penetrating into the animal’s muscles, but emit no light! The perfect 24 hour heat source for all tropical and desert reptiles.

The flat face design is more efficient than conical designs in that it leaves less heat inside the emitter which will ultimately carbonize the element. Some emitters last up to 5 years. They are water resistant and can be perfect for high humidity terrariums.

Undertank Heaters

Extremely economical to use! Heaters range from 4 to 24 watts and cost almost nothing to operate! Have a solid state nichrome heating element. They permanently adhere to your terrarium, forming a solid bond for better heat transfer. Suitable for most temperate reptiles like: kingsnakes, ratsnakes, gopher snakes, cornsnakes, etc... Use as a secondary heat source for some tropical reptiles like: boas, pythons, monitor lizards, tegus, turtles, tortoises, etc...

Heat Caves & Rocks

Hydrated rock material that is twice as strong as cement or pumice and conducts heat more evenly. This eliminates "hot spots". The surfaces are water resistant and washable. Caves are designed to provide a secure, heated hiding place for all small lizards and snakes. Allows the reptile to view outside without the feeling that it is "on display", this reduces stress which is associated with captivity. Perfect for acclimating reptiles coming into a new environment, easing the transition while adding security and warmth.