Choosing the correct UV lighting is important for your exotic pets health. Exo Terra have produced three different percentages of UV strip lights, each available in seven different lengths.
The linear Repti Glo bulbs have a higher output and divide the energy more efficiently over wider terrariums. Exo Terra has a full range of seven sizes of each type, Repti Glo 2.0, Repti Glo 5.0 and Repti Glo 10.0, in order to cater to any terrarium size. The longer sizes can even be placed on multiple terrariums.
Repti Glo 2.0 - Full Spectrum Terrarium Lamp
The Exo Terra Repti Glo 2.0 is a general light source with a high visual light output and a very high colour rendering index (CRI), but a lower UVB radiation. This bulb is suitable for snakes, all amphibians (frogs, toads and salamanders) and nocturnal animals. Plants will thrive under this light as well. It is also a perfect complementary light to a UVB bulb to boost visual light.
Ideal spectrum for all reptiles & amphibians
Stimulates plant growth
High visual light output
Stimulates appetite, activity and reproductive behaviour through UVA radiation
High Colour Rendering Index of 98 (CRI)
6700 K Colour temperature
Recommended in combination with Repti Glo 5.0 or Repti Glo 10.0
Repti Glo 5.0 - Tropical Terrarium Lamp
The Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 has a moderate to high UVB output, similar to that of shady environments such as rain forests and other tropical locations. Reptiles living in these habitats receive less UV radiation because of the many climatological conditions (fairly high humidity, changes in weather, etc) that prevent direct sunlight from reaching them or their basking sites.
Ideal for all tropical and sub-tropical reptiles
High UVB output
Effective up to 30 cm (12")
Provides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium metabolism
Stimulates appetite, activity and reproductive behaviour through UVA radiation
Recommended in combination with Repti Glo 2.0 for a higher visual light output
Repti Glo 10.0 - Desert Terrarium Lamp
The Exo Terra Repti Glo 10.0 has a very high UVB output similar to that associated with desert environments. Desert locations receive more direct sunlight than any other because of fewer clouds, less air humidity and no plants or trees to provide shade. Therefore desert reptiles are more exposed to UV radiation than any other type of reptile. This bulb can also be used on screened terrariums or terrariums with dense screen covers to ensure UVB penetration. Dense screens can filter out up to 50% of the UVB rays.
Ideal for all desert dwelling reptiles
Ultra High UVB output
Effective up to 50 cm (20")
Provides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium metabolism
Recommended for use with screened terrariums; terrariums with dense screen covers (screens can filter out UVB rays)
Recommended in combination with Repti Glo 2.0 for a higher visual light output
If you are unsure which light your exotic pet requires, please contact us with the species name.
Do Your Research: Before you commit to buying any pet, please do your own independent research.
Do Your Research: Before you commit to buying any pet, please do your own independent research.
