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Browse reptile UVB kits, T5 and T8 tubes, LED lighting, basking lamps and fittings. Get practical help choosing and positioning enclosure lighting.

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UVB lighting kits & lamps

Choose a complete system or a compatible replacement with the required UV output.

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Basking & halogen lamps

Compare visible-light heat sources and plan compatible temperature control.

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LED & plant lighting

Explore visible-light and plant-lighting ranges; check whether UVB is provided separately.

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Fittings, guards & reflectors

Match lamp fittings and protective accessories to the equipment being installed.

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Start with your animal to explore relevant ranges, then check each product against the species and your planned setup.

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Choosing and using reptile lighting & UVB

Consider both output and distance

UV percentage does not necessary equal the exposure at the animal. Check the lamp maker’s guidance for fitting, reflection and distance, allowing for any mesh between lamp and basking area.

Provide a light-and-shade choice

Arrange the habitat so the animal can move away from direct light and UVB. Ordinary glass blocks useful UVB transmission.

Check compatibility before replacement

Match tube type, length, wattage and fitting. T5 and T8 tubes are not interchangeable. Use the manufacturer’s UV lamp replacement interval; a lamp that still looks bright may no longer provide the intended UV output.

Plan darkness and heat separately

A product sold as a night light is not automatically suitable overnight. Choose the lighting schedule for the species. If overnight warmth is needed, assess a suitable light-free heat source and compatible control.

Reptile Lighting & UVB: customer FAQs

Does ordinary LED lighting provide UVB?

Do not assume it does. Standard visible-light LEDs and plant lights serve a different role. Only treat a product as a UVB source when the maker explicitly specifies UVB output and gives suitable installation guidance.

What UVB percentage does my reptile need?

Choose using the species’ target exposure, lamp system, installation height and any intervening mesh. There is no single percentage that suits all enclosures. Use the exact lamp’s distance chart and seek setup advice if unsure.

Can I use a thermostat with every lamp?

No. Heat lamps need the control specified by their manufacturer, but some UV or combination lamps must not be dimmed. Check the exact lamp and controller instructions before connecting them.

When should I replace a UVB lamp?

Follow the manufacturer’s service interval for that exact lamp, and use an appropriate UV Index meter where available to check exposure. Visible brightness alone cannot confirm that UVB output remains suitable.

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