{"product_id":"exo-terra-reptile-uvb100-tropical-terrarium-bulbs","title":"Exo Terra Reptile UVB100 Tropical Terrarium Bulbs","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eExo Terra Reptile UVB100 Tropical Terrarium Bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact fluorescent lamp that delivers the moderate UVB (5.0) levels tropical and sub-tropical reptiles and amphibians need. Its balanced UVB output supports vitamin D3 synthesis and calcium metabolism to help prevent metabolic bone disease, while the UVA rays encourage natural appetite, activity, and behavior. Ideal for forest and rainforest species; for high-UVB desert animals see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-reptile-uvb150-desert-terrarium-bulbs\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUVB150 Desert bulb\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate UVB (5.0), ideal for tropical and sub-tropical species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides the UVB needed for D3 synthesis and healthy calcium metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUVA rays stimulate appetite, activity, and natural behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective up to about 15 inches (40 cm) from the lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard screw base fits most dome fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Wattage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.93em;margin:4px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e13 watt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall and standard terrariums, shorter lamp-to-animal distances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e$25.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e26 watt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarger or taller terrariums that need more output and coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e$30.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eUVB100 or UVB150?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003ePick \u003cstrong\u003eUVB100\u003c\/strong\u003e (5.0) for tropical and forest species that live under filtered canopy light. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-reptile-uvb150-desert-terrarium-bulbs\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUVB150\u003c\/a\u003e (10.0) for desert species that bask in strong, direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.93em;margin:4px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCompact fluorescent UVB lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUVB level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUVB100 (5.0), tropical \/ forest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUVB and UVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to about 15 in (40 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStandard screw fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWattages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e13 W, 26 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eExo Terra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixtures:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-light-domes\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLight Domes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-reptile-dome-light-fixture\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eReptile Dome Light Fixture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and basking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-intense-basking-spot-lamps\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIntense Basking Spot Lamps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-solar-glo-heat-uvb-bulbs\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSolar-Glo Heat + UVB\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-analog-thermometer\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eThermometer\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-hygrometer\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHygrometer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich wattage should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 13 W for small and standard terrariums; step up to 26 W for larger or taller enclosures that need more output and coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplace roughly every 12 months. UVB output fades over time even while the lamp still produces visible light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this bulb provide heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is a UVB lamp and gives off little heat. Pair it with a basking bulb to create a proper warm spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fixture does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt screws into a standard dome fixture. A ceramic-socket dome is recommended for heat-tolerant, long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Exo Terra","offers":[{"title":"13 watt","offer_id":48914848284891,"sku":"PT2186","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"26 watt","offer_id":48914848317659,"sku":"PT2187","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_fe27af97-2aa7-44cf-a365-a8b220272763.jpg?v=1782645095","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-reptile-uvb100-tropical-terrarium-bulbs","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}