Are these bulbs any good for a boost in UVB temporarily? I hate to mention price, but they only cost ~$15 each. I shouldn't have this Texas tortoise longer than next Friday by the latest (long story) but would hate for it to begin developing mbd in the meantime. I've had the tort about 6 days now. More info on its enclosure can be found in another post that I can link once I get home. If possible,I would like to use the clamp lamp I have rather than buy a new 20 gallon terrarium hood for a T8 10.0 reptisun strip light, since this is only temporary. Another option is $70 for a mercury vapor uvb/uva combo bulb off Amazon (as the pet store doesn't carry it). I do have Prime. Or, maybe a supervised hour or two outside will get the poor tort a "fix", perhaps I can do that every evening until Friday but am really busy (that's why I don't have a tort of my own atm!)
I have stayed away and warned clients away from the coil-type uvb. When I was researching lights for my beardie, read that those types have been linked to eye problems if used long term... but what is "long term," exactly?
I have stayed away and warned clients away from the coil-type uvb. When I was researching lights for my beardie, read that those types have been linked to eye problems if used long term... but what is "long term," exactly?