Lighting question?

[DVirginiana]

I've been a member on here for a while, but just don't post often. I happened to see something about spiral bulbs (the compact fluorescent ones) causing blindness in baby reptiles. I've been using a spiral UVB bulb for my turtle for a couple years (never had seen anything bad about them) but I wanted to ask if these are safe for adults? If they are dangerous, I want to quit while I'm ahead and my turtle can still see fine.

Also, if those aren't recommended, what kinds are okay to use?

 

[DVirginiana]

Just to clarify, I replace the bulbs as recommended, just been using the same type of bulb for several years.

 

[wellington]

If you aren't having problems with them, I wouldn't worry. It doesn't affect every one, but it does a lot of them. We don't recommend them, but seeing you have been using them for a long time with no problems, I wouldn't worry. If you do ever see problems with their eyes, that's when you should stop using them. The other bulbs recommended are the many tube type and the mercury vapor bulbs.

 

[DVirginiana]

Thanks for the response. Ironically, the reason I've got Turtle was problems with her eyes (wandering around my yard half-blind). But since that she hasn't had any health issues. I may look into one of those other types next time it's ready to be switched out though.