Welcome
to the website of a small team of reptile keepers
researching the use of ultraviolet light in reptile husbandry

Read our introduction to find out why many reptiles need ultraviolet light

Mercury Vapour Lamps on test.
Here are the results of the Survey

 

Special Report : Eye problems with some high UVB fluorescent compact lamps and tubes Please read our report first published in 2007, but still relevant, concerning hazardous UVB output from several brands of high-output "desert" type UVB fluorescent lamps. This can cause eye problems (photo-kerato-conjunctivitis) and ill health in some pet reptiles. If your reptile has recently had a new lamp fitted, and now seems unwilling to open its eyes then this information could be vital - some "problem" lamps may still be out there.. December 2007 - range of lamps in UK and Europe also identified as having similar hazardous output: FERPLAST Desert Lamp T8 UVB 10% series

Do you have a Namiba Terra Replux Light Unit ?
Does yours have a plastic cover ?

If so please read this.
The plastic cover may not be letting any UVB through.

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Disclaimer

We wish to make it clear that it is not our intention to promote or "recommend" any of the products that we have tested.

Nor do we intend to compare any of the products we have tested, one with another. We do not, and will not, recommend any one product over another, nor will we declare any product "the best". We are merely reporting the results of our tests, so that you, the reptile keeper, may learn more about the wide range of products now available.

Although we have done our best to research, and report upon, the UV requirements of different species we are not able to make specific recommendations about which type or brand of lamp would be most suitable for a particular set-up. We hope that you will find our reports useful in deciding for yourself which product seems most suitable for your reptile and your vivarium.

All the recordings reported here were made by the authors themselves unless specified otherwise. We would encourage UVB meter owners to repeat our tests on their own lamps and confirm our results.

Please understand that we are hobbyists. We are NOT experts. We present our information in good faith; our conclusions are based upon our own observations and our understanding of the work of others. Like everyone else, we do make mistakes. Although our information is correct to the best of our knowledge, we would be grateful to have your feedback if you believe any details on our website to be incorrect or misleading.

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