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Is full-spectrum lighting necessary?

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Posted by: bluebug32 at Mon Oct 11 09:20:30 2004   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by bluebug32 ]  
   

I recently bought a gecko (I have experience with other herps) and was wondering why a desert creature doesn't need full-spectrum lighting? I don't want him to develop any problems associated with an inability to absorb vitamins because of a lack of light. I do give him vitamins regularly. He has a black bulb heat lamp (the kind that emits red light), but should I also include a full-spectrum bulb? Thanks!

Beth

   

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