Exo Terra Reptile UVB150 Desert Terrarium Bulbs

Exo Terra Reptile UVB150 Desert Terrarium Bulbs deliver high-output UVB lighting for desert reptiles that depend on strong ultraviolet exposure to stay healthy. This compact fluorescent bulb produces the kind of concentrated UVB a desert species would receive basking in open sun, and it does so without adding heat, so you can set UVB and temperature independently.

Why strong UVB matters

Reptiles use UVB to make Vitamin D3, which lets them absorb and use the calcium in their diet. Without enough UVB, even a well-fed reptile can develop metabolic bone disease. The UVB150 is tuned for animals from bright, open habitats where natural UV levels run high.

• Very high UVB output modeled on desert sun
• Supports Vitamin D3 synthesis and healthy calcium metabolism
• Also emits UVA to encourage feeding, activity, and natural behavior
• Effective UVB up to roughly 50 cm from the bulb

Ideal for desert species

• Bearded dragons
• Uromastyx
• Monitors and tegus
• Desert agamas, spiny lizards, and other sun-loving reptiles

Setup and care

• Screws into any standard medium screw socket, dome fixture, or compact top
• Provides UVB only, so pair it with a separate basking or heat source for temperature
• Keep the light path clear, since glass and dense mesh filter out much of the UVB
• Replace about once a year, because UVB output fades well before the bulb stops giving visible light

Specifications

Pairs well with

• Prefer heat and UVB from one bulb? See the Exo Terra Solar Glo Heat & UVB Bulbs.
• Mount this bulb securely with the Exo Terra Light Bracket Lamp Holder.
• Add gentle after-dark warmth with Exo Terra Night Heat Lamps.

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