Hi, I have heard mixed reviews of the above bulb. I currently use it but want to make sure they are 100% safe. Any feedback would be great. Thanks
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UVB Coil bulbs....good or bad?
Jipjap74
Apr 18, 2010 01:39 PM
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atldragons
Apr 18, 2010 04:29 PM
They are safe on Adult Beardies I have heard. I personally have had bad experiences with them.
I advise to NEVER use them. The are a compact bulb and is extremely Bright, and leads to eye sight problems and makes it harder for them to hunt.
Strip Bulbs 5%, 8%, or 10% UVB are a lot milder in Brightness but provide the essential UVB requirements for a desert reptile such as a Beardie.
The t8 Zilla 10% UVB strip I recently purchased actually adds a "drop" of Heat as well. I do replace all bulbs every 18-24 months to play it safe.
www.AtlantaBeardedDragons.com
BDlvr
Apr 19, 2010 05:39 PM
I've never heard anything good about these bulbs. Long tubes provide UVB and usable light over a much larger area than CFL's. Some CFL's were known to case eye damage. Has this been corrected? I'm skeptical and there was no recall so who knows if the bulbs on the shelves are safe or not. See the link below for the problem.
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor-summary.htm
