Lighting & UV
Ultraviolet light with a full-spectrum of light is a must!! Lights that emit UVB is a required item for this species of reptile. Ultraviolet lighting is important in the production of vitamin D3, which is necessary for calcium metabolism. There are some people that claim added vitamins of D3 would be a good substitute. However I do not. I do use a supplement dust. But I do not depend on it for a substitute for UV lighting.
UVB lighting, or natural sunlight is absolutely necessary. With the absence of unfiltered natural sunlight, I recommend the following:
a.) MegaRay 100 watt and 160 watt UVb bulbs
b.) Power-Suns 100 watt Or 160 Watt
c.) Incandescent light or ceramic heater for the cool side, if needed?
d.) Low wattage Par38 outdoor halogen flood bulbs
e.) Repti-Sun 7.5 or 10.0
These are available at most Pet Supply Outlets, or online. The lighting cycle that I recommend 12/12 Which means 12 hours on 12 hours off.
Ultraviolet light with a full-spectrum of light is a must!! Lights that emit UVB is a required item for this species of reptile. Ultraviolet lighting is important in the production of vitamin D3, which is necessary for calcium metabolism. There are some people that claim added vitamins of D3 would be a good substitute. However I do not. I do use a supplement dust. But I do not depend on it for a substitute for UV lighting.
UVB lighting, or natural sunlight is absolutely necessary. With the absence of unfiltered natural sunlight, I recommend the following:
a.) MegaRay 100 watt and 160 watt UVb bulbs
b.) Power-Suns 100 watt Or 160 Watt
c.) Incandescent light or ceramic heater for the cool side, if needed?
d.) Low wattage Par38 outdoor halogen flood bulbs
e.) Repti-Sun 7.5 or 10.0
These are available at most Pet Supply Outlets, or online. The lighting cycle that I recommend 12/12 Which means 12 hours on 12 hours off.