UV bulbs are made of quartz glass, not ordinary glass, which in turn lets UV rays pass through them.

Certain reptiles need different UV spectrums to stay healthy and to synthesize their food into vitamin D3. Without UV rays, their bones can get deformed and get what is known as "rubber jaw". Others like most snakes don't need any UV light at all to stay very healthy and thrive.

Many pet stores have their employess "push" UV light lamps to reptile customers even though their particular reptiles don't need it at all. Some need it for different thing, and some don't at all, so it pays to do some research on the specific needs of certain reptiles beforehand. There are also different strength bulbs and wave-lengths for different needs.


~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"


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