Arcadia T8 6% D3 Reptile Lamp 30 25 watt **New ODD size for Exo Terra Hoods

Arcadia T8 D3 Reptile Lamp is a top - notch lighting solution for your reptiles. This 30 - inch lamp is specifically designed to fit Exo Terra Hoods and other compatible fixtures that can accommodate 30' 25w Arcadia T8 Bulbs. For the first time in North America, Europe's leading Reptile 12.0 bulb is now available! It's perfect for sun - loving and desert herps. Imported from the UK exclusively by LightYourReptiles.com, this lamp is a must - have for desert reptile species. These reptiles are naturally exposed to strong sunlight and need relatively high levels of UV - B light, so a 12% UV - B D3+ Reptile Lamp is ideal. With 12% UVB for vitamin D3 synthesis, a full - spectrum design, and excellent natural color production, it mimics sunlight. It offers great color rendering, allowing you to enjoy the vivid colors of your reptiles and their habitat. The 7,500K color temperature is similar to the light from a bright, cloud - free sky. The lamp is formulated to produce light in the UVB, UVA, and visible light wavebands, using a special glass that lets more UVB and UVA through. This means we can offer customized spectral radiation patterns for different reptile species. Remember, while sufficient vitamin D3 is important, it's not enough to prevent metabolic bone disease. Feed your reptiles foods rich in calcium and phosphorous. Don't use a glass or protective lens between the lamp and the reptile as it reduces the necessary UV light. Install the lamp at the top of the vivarium to focus light downwards and increase intensity. For nocturnal species, provide a shaded area and a daily period of darkness. Both UVA and UVB can harm human eyes, but these Arcadia lamps have the same levels as natural reptile habitats. Limit your exposure, just like avoiding direct sunlight. Keep the lamp within 12” or 30cms of your reptiles. Replace the Arcadia T8 D3 Reptile 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 the D3 from sunlight. Vitamin D2 from plants isn't suitable for calcium metabolism. For the best results, expose your reptiles to UVB light from natural sunlight or this specialist lamp. The Arcadia T8 D3 Reptile Lamp range helps prevent health issues related to poor calcium metabolism. Unlike humans, many reptiles have 'tetrachromatic' vision and can see UVA (320 - 400 nm). UVA is crucial for their behavior, appetite, and reproductive behavior. A picky eater might need UVA light to stimulate its appetite, and female panther chameleons seek it when laying eggs. Depriving reptiles of UVA is like making them live in a dark room.

Using the Arcadia T8 D3 Reptile Lamp is easy. First, make sure it fits your Exo Terra Hood or other compatible fixture. Install it at the top of the vivarium to focus the light downwards. Keep the lamp within 12 inches or 30 centimeters of your reptiles. Don't put a glass or protective lens between the lamp and the reptiles, as it will reduce the UV light they need. For nocturnal reptiles, create a shaded area where they can hide from the light and give them a period of darkness each day. Remember, this lamp is not just a source of light, but also provides important UVB and UVA. UVB helps your reptiles synthesize vitamin D3 for healthy growth, while UVA affects their behavior and appetite. Feed your reptiles foods rich in calcium and phosphorous in addition to using this lamp. When it comes to maintenance, replace the lamp at least once a year. Even though you can't see the reduction in UV output, it happens over time. Also, limit your own exposure to the lamp's light, just like you'd avoid looking directly at the sun.