If you keep water turtles, you should know that the health of charming paddlers depends very much on the quality of the light. For a healthy development the factor UV light is a very essential one and only with the right proportions of UV-A and UV-B you can effectively protect turtles against diseases. The dreaded softening of the armour is in most cases due to insufficient UV-B irradiation and the associated disturbances in the calcium metabolism of turtles. With the Exo Terra UVB Bulb, you can avoid such problems right from the start. The Exo Terra UVB Bulb offers a balanced spectrum of ultraviolet and visible light and is precisely tailored to the needs of terrarium turtles. But UV-A also plays an important role in the keeping of turtles. A balanced UV-A component in the light ensures well-being, agility and a natural appetite. Optimum lighting conditions, such as are possible with the Exo Terra UVB Bulb, also ensure that turtles can shine in all their colourful splendour and beauty.
This great terrarium lamp was designed to work with Exo Terra UVB Fixture, the special lamp holder for turtle basins. This means that healthy lighting for turtles is always a safe affair. With an output of 11 watts, the Exo Terra UVB Bulb is also one of the most energy-efficient terrarium lamps. Please keep in mind that UV bulbs for terrariums should be replaced after one year at the latest, as the UV radiation then decreases significantly and reptiles are no longer supplied with the correct dose.