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RE: Too much UVB?

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Posted by: KyleFrost at Wed Apr 23 15:41:28 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by KyleFrost ]  
   

It depends on the distance the basking spot is from the bulbs. The microwatts per sq. inch from those bulbs is equivalent to a bright day at about 4 inches from the surface of the bulb and probably produces enough UVB for your lizard at a distance no greater than 20 inches away from them. In most cases it is safe/beneficial to run both

   

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