ReptiSun® 10.0 UVB Fluorescent Bulb 45cm - 6kg

Emits UVB a full 20¿/51cm from the surface of the lamp to prevent or reverse Metabolic Bone Disease. (Compared to 12¿/30cm on the ReptiSun® 5.0). Optimal for use with larger terrariums where greater than 12¿ of UVB penetration is needed. The ReptiSun® 10.0 is also recommended for use above screen covers which can filter out up to 50% of the UVB wavelengths.Additional Information:10% UVB30% UVAHigh quality bulbs made in Germany.Testimonial:¿Recently, the zoo¿s reptile keepers ran some tests in order to measure the UVB output of fluorescent lamps (bulbs) used in some of the exhibits and holding cages¿ Using a UVB meter, the staff found that the Zoo Med ReptiSun® 10.0 High Output UVB Lamp provided high levels of UVB, with the Zoo Med ReptiSun® 5.0 UVB Lamp being valuable in some situations as well.The Staten Island Zoo currently uses the Zoo Med 10.0 High Output UVB Lamp with a number of lizards, including such sensitive species as the Crevice Spiny Swift (Sceloporus poinsetti) and the Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum).¿¿ Frank Indiviglioblogs.thatpetplace.com/thatreptileblog Additional Information:Reptile Lamp ChartUVB Lamp to Animal Distance ChartReptiles and UVB ReportLAMP CONTAINS MERCURYManage in Accord with Disposal Laws,See: www.lamprecycle.org