Is this good stuff??

[DemonDrug95]

anyone who know if this is good stuff...

Reptile Glo 10.0uvb bulb 13 watts
and
a 50watts heat glow infared lamp
all are exoterra products..i need the message ASAP!

and please recommend any light bulbs that are good
thx~~ !!

 

[webskipper]

Yes, they are good products and you did not specify which breed(s) you have.

Skip the IR lamps they are fire hazards waiting to happen and are electric parasites. Use a black light instead.

10.0uvb is a great bulb, use it to provide daylight. Do not keep it a foot away as they are intense.

 

[GBtortoises]

Many people are no longer using 10.0, 13 watt CFL bulbs because there is a recent study out that has linked these bulbs, and other 10.0 bulbs with causing potential eye problems with tortoises and some lizard species due to the bulbs intensity.

I would keep it much farther than a foot away at which point it is not going to nearly as effective. So a 5.0 bulb at 12-14" is going to do as good or better without the concerns for the animals safety.

 

[webskipper]

Many people are no longer using 10.0, 13 watt CFL bulbs because there is a recent study out that has linked these bulbs, and other 10.0 bulbs with causing potential eye problems with tortoises and some lizard species due to the bulbs intensity.

I would keep it much farther than a foot away at which point it is not going to nearly as effective. So a 5.0 bulb at 12-14" is going to do as good or better without the concerns for the animals safety.

Oops, didn't know it was a CFL. Yeah, what he said.

 

[DemonDrug95]

oh okay~~its for my triplets..stars..
so what is black light??and do you guys think i should buy mecury vapour lightbulbs?
and was also wandering what are the most suitable foods cause over here in South East Asia where grasses like alfafa are hard to get or find..the enclosure is a plastic tub about 4feet by 2 feet and maybe planning to make new enclosure which is much much bigger..

 

[webskipper]

Blacklights are used for light effects in haunted houses, theatre, dance clubs. They look like a dark purple/black incandescent lamp. Usually whites are all that are reflected. Just used for the heat factor in reptile cages.

 

[DemonDrug95]

oo i dont think i can find that kind of bulb here in malaysia..
never heard of it

1.1.0 turkey
2.9.0 chicken
1.1.0 hamster
0.0.1 black marsh turtle
0.0.2 indian star tortoise
0.0.1 sri lankan star tortoise
1.0.0 unkown stray dog
1.0.0 cat
tons of fish

 

[DemonDrug95]

JBL Sun Terra is vitamins for tortoise while
JBL Herbil is pellet made from pure herbs and grasses
does both product gives any good things??if not im gonna throw it away cause i bought it and forget to ask about it here at TF..

1.1.0 turkey
2.9.0 chicken
1.1.0 hamster
0.0.1 black marsh turtle
0.0.2 indian star tortoise
0.0.1 sri lankan star tortoise
1.0.0 unkown stray dog
1.0.0 cat
tons of fish

 

[DemonDrug95]

do leeches post any threat to my stars??maybe im gonna pt them outdoor
if it does post a threat im gonna permently put them indoors

 

[webskipper]

do leeches post any threat to my stars??maybe im gonna pt them outdoor
if it does post a threat im gonna permently put them indoors

JBL Sun Terra is vitamins for tortoise while
JBL Herbil is pellet made from pure herbs and grasses

Leeches are threats to any host. Try getting them off with tweazers while packing their heads with salt. Maybe a salty bath might get them off or call the Vet.

The JBL pellets if fresh and like other supplements will be fine for treats.

Vitamins are vitamins, try a light sprinkle on some food or leave in a little dish.

 

[DemonDrug95]

thx webskipper for the good info

 

[tortoisenerd]

In my opinion a Mercury Vapor Bulb (such as a T-Rex 100 Watt) is the best you can get for your tort. See http://www.uvguide.co.uk/mercuryvapourlamps.htm For night if the temps drop too much (this depends on the breed and age), you can use a ceramic heat emitter or black light bulb.

 

[DemonDrug95]

ok thx guys..
and the mecury light bulb will last for how long?thx

1.1.0 turkey
2.9.0 chicken
1.1.0 hamster
0.0.1 black marsh turtle
0.0.2 indian star tortoise
0.0.1 sri lankan star tortoise
1.0.0 unkown stray dog
1.0.0 cat
tons of fish