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I have a baby veild and I live in miami florida.I just have a UVA light on it now,BUT,it gets about 2 hours a day of natural FLA sun.Is this good enough uvb for it?Or no and i should get a uvb light?Thanks guys for the help.

mike
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3 American Alligators
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IF he's getting 2 hours a day, he's probably just fine when it comes to UVB. However, it certainly cant hurt to get a Reptisun and stick it on his cage while he's inside.

>>I have a baby veild and I live in miami florida.I just have a UVA light on it now,BUT,it gets about 2 hours a day of natural FLA sun.Is this good enough uvb for it?Or no and i should get a uvb light?Thanks guys for the help.
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>>mike
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>>3 American Alligators
>>1.0 Albino Burm
>>1.0 Red Hognose
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>>"Never insult an Alligator until you have crossed the river"-oriental proverb
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Noah @ 2by2

if he is getting it thru glass it doesn't count b/c so much is blocked, screen blocks some but if he is actually getting unfiltered light you don't need the extra UVB. Here is an interesting site on UVB and herps.
UVB

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When I put it outside,it has unfiltered rays from the sun,and its out there for about 2 hours...so with that,his indoor cage just has a heat light on it....so I should be alright then?

Mike
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3 American Alligators
1.0 Albino Burm
1.0 Red Hognose

"Never insult an Alligator until you have crossed the river"-oriental proverb

I think he should be fine if he is getting unfiltered sunlight. Screens and glass cut down on how much UVB actually passes through.

You could just get a Repti Sun 5.0 bulb and that will be fine for him. I doubt you will remember to take him outside every day for 2 hours. A UVB bubl and fixture will work fine and will be easier on you.
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Eric

I fight for the unconventional
My right, and its unconditional
I can only, be as real as i can
The disadvantage is
I never knew the plan
This isnt the way just to be a martyr
I cant, walk alone any longer
I fight, for the ones that cant fight
And if I lose, at least I tried....
(Slipknotulse of the Maggots)

Why do you have only a UVA light on it?