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BTS UV requirments

waldo Mar 10, 2009 10:05 AM

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I'm considering getting a BTS, they look like wonderful pets. The one thing I can seem to find though is a good recommendation on the type of UVB to use.
I have a bearded dragon now and use a repti sun 10.0, is that a good one for the skink too or will he need less?

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PHLdyPayne Mar 11, 2009 05:01 PM

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its not really known for sure if blue tongue skinks require exposure to UVB rays like bearded dragons do. However it wont' hurt them if they are exposed to normal levels of UVB. The bulb you are considering is fine, or even the 5.0 or 8.0 will be fine. SKinks don't need the height of cage bearded dragons need, so a cage that is 16-18" high is fine. Just make sure they can't climb anything high enough to get into contact with lights. (if housed inside the cage)
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