Arcadia T8 12% D3+ Reptile Lamp 30 25 watt **New ODD size for Exo Terra Hoods

Introducing the Arcadia T8 12% D3+ Reptile Lamp! This 30-inch lamp is a perfect fit for Exo Terra Hoods that use 30' T8 Bulbs. For the first time in North America, Europe's top - tier reptile 12.0 bulb is available, exclusively imported from the UK by LightYourReptiles.com. Ideal for sun - loving and desert herps, this lamp is a must - have. Desert reptile species naturally thrive in strong sunlight and need high levels of UV - B light, making this lamp the ideal choice. With 12% UVB, it promotes vitamin D3 synthesis. As a full - spectrum lamp, it mimics sunlight, offering excellent color rendering. You'll enjoy the vivid colors of your reptiles and their environment. The 7,500K color temperature is similar to the light on a bright, cloud - free day. The lamp is specially formulated to emit light in UVB, UVA, and visible light bands. It uses a special glass that allows more UVB and UVA to pass through, enabling us to offer lamps tailored to specific reptile species. Remember, just having enough vitamin D3 isn't enough to prevent metabolic bone disease. Feed your reptiles foods rich in calcium and phosphorous. Don't place a glass or protective lens between the lamp and the reptile as it reduces the needed UV light. Install the lamp at the top of the vivarium. Adding an Arcadia Reflector focuses the light downwards and boosts its intensity. For nocturnal species, provide a sheltered area away from the light and ensure they have a period of darkness daily. Both UVA and UVB can harm human eyes, but these lamps have no more UVA or UVB than natural reptile habitats. Still, limit your exposure, just like avoiding direct sunlight. The UV output decreases with distance. Keep the lamp within 12 inches (30 cm) of your reptiles. Replace the lamp at least once a year, as the UV output decreases over time, even if you can't see it. Most reptiles need UVB light (290 - 320 nm) to synthesize vitamin D3 in their skin for healthy growth. Dietary D3 can't fully replace D3 synthesized from sunlight. Vitamin D2 from plants isn't suitable for calcium metabolism. Regular exposure to UVB from this lamp or natural sunlight is best. Many reptiles have 'tetra - chromatic' vision and can see UVA (320 - 400 nm). UVA is crucial for their behavior, appetite, and reproductive behavior. A picky eater may need UVA to stimulate its appetite, and female panther chameleons seek UV lamps when laying eggs. Depriving them of UVA is like making them live in a dark room.

Using the Arcadia T8 12% D3+ Reptile Lamp is easy. First, install it at the top of your reptile's vivarium. Make sure there's no glass or protective lens between the lamp and the reptile as it can block the important UV light. You can add an Arcadia Reflector to focus the light downwards and make it stronger. Keep the lamp within 12 inches (30 cm) of your reptiles for the best UV exposure. For nocturnal reptiles, create a sheltered area where they can get away from the light and have a period of darkness each day. As for maintenance, replace the lamp at least once a year. Even though you can't see it, the UV output of the lamp decreases over time. Also, remember to feed your reptiles foods rich in calcium and phosphorous to help prevent metabolic bone disease. And just like you avoid looking directly at the sun, limit your own exposure to the lamp's light as both UVA and UVB can harm human eyes.