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Krystal19_85
at Thu Dec 9 11:33:13 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Krystal19_85 ]
I saw the post I have attached to this message down the bord a ways. I was just trying to figure out what the best option would be for a Mississippi (or other) map turtle. I know they require alot of UVa and UVB, but I am not farmilliar with the different bulbs. For regular socket fitting bulbs, what would you suggest? Thanks
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Did a bit more research on compact fluorescents (CF's).
The ESU product does seem to require a double pin fixture rathern than a typical screw-in fixtures. You can sort of see that here:
http://www.esuweb.com/products/602ESU_Reptile_Compact_Fluorescent_Lamps_Reptile_Compact_Fluorescent_Lamps_(Japanese_Square_Pin_Base)_DESERT_7%_UVB_COMPACT_FLUORESCENT_LAMP_55_WATT_22_INCH.htm
But now it appears that Big Apple has introduced a CF lamp that can be used in a standard incandescent fixture:
http://www.bigappleherp.com/Reptile_Supplies/Product/UVB_Mystic_Fluorescent_Light_Series_262300.html
Also, Zoo Med's CF bulbs screw into normal fixtures:
http://www.reptiledirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=932
Lastly, The Bean Farm carries a CF that is supposed to produce a lot of UV. It also screws into a normal socket. You can find it at the bottom of this page:
http://www.beanfarm.com/lighting/3.html
None of these bulbs are the spiral-twist or coil-type CF's. However, some of them do screw into a standard socket. So I think my information has been somewhat misleading. For all I now some of the reptile-specific coil-type bulbs may actually produce a decent amount of UV. I don't know.
Still, for tree frogs and nocturnal geckos smaller amounts of UV are probably unecessary and perhaps even slightly dangerous. I still think a regular CF from Walmart, etc. is probably fine for those herps.
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 Chris Harper... Question about CF Lighting... - Krystal19_85, Thu Dec 9 11:33:13 2004
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