Anyone ever use Featherbrite 15w Full Spectrum Light Bulbs?

[hollymamma]

I use Featherbrite Full Spectrum Light Bulbs for our Bourke Parakeet...and, am wondering if these would be a good choice for my Hermann's Tortoise? Right now, I'm using a Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 UVB for him.

Any thoughts on the Featherbrite? http://www.featherbrite.com/featherbrite-bulbs.html

Thanks!
~Holly (and Sherlock)

 

[jaizei]

For UVB?, I would want to know exactly is meant by the .05% uvb listed on the product page.

 

[hollymamma]

For UVB?, I would want to know exactly is meant by the .05% uvb listed on the product page.

I just emailed the company to ask.

 

[hollymamma]

Low UVB...that's what birds need...not for a tortoise. Sorry I wasted everyone's time. I should have asked the company first.

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

Low UVB...that's what birds need...not for a tortoise. Sorry I wasted everyone's time. I should have asked the company first.

don't say sorry, we love questions! stick around don't leave the forum!

 

[hollymamma]

Oh, no...I'm not going anywhere! I was just apologizing...

 

[Amanda81]

I wouldn't consider any type of coil bulb. Most will advice against these type of bulbs due to them causing eye issues.

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes...don't ever use a coil shaped bulb. They are known to be damaging to baby tortoises' eyes.