Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Tropical Compact Fluorescent Lamp

Ensure proper UVB lighting for tropical and subtropical reptiles. Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Tropical Compact Fluorescent Lamp boasts a convenient screw-socket format for easy installation. High to moderate UVB output recreates filtered light conditions to provide optimal calcium metabolism for reptile species found in rainforest or similar environments. Spiral shape of the 26 Watt Repti Glo 5.0 Tropical Compact Fluorescent Lamp enables vertical or horizontal mounting without compromising performance. Effective up to 12".

Use with reptile light fixture with sockets that accept screw-in lamps such as the Exo Terra Compact Top included with the Exo Terra Rainforest Habitat Kit.

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General Information

The Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 has a moderate to high UVB output, similar to that of shady environments such as rainforests and other tropical locations. Reptiles living in these habitats receive less UV radiation because of the many climatological conditions (fairly high humidity, changes in weather, etc) that prevent direct sunlight from reaching them or their basking sites.

The advantage of the Exo Terra Repti Glo Compact Fluorescent bulb is its size and the fact that it is self-ballasted. A regular screw fitting is sufficient to operate these bulbs. The spiral shape of the bulb enables vertical or horizontal mounting without compromising performance.

Fluorescent bulbs do not provide sufficient heat. A separate heat source is required in addition (ex: incandescent basking lamp).