Tortoise lighting/heat

[Tortieporty]

Would one of these dual light fixtures be suitable for use when hung over a tortoise table, one with a UVB bulb and the other heat bulb, each socket has independent switches so both can be thermostatically controlled. And if not what would you recommend as I need to upgrade both.
Thanks!

 

[wellington]

Dual is never a good idea.

 

[Tom]

Would one of these dual light fixtures be suitable for use when hung over a tortoise table, one with a UVB bulb and the other heat bulb, each socket has independent switches so both can be thermostatically controlled. And if not what would you recommend as I need to upgrade both.
Thanks!

Definitely not because the type of UV bulb that screws into those should never be used. CFL type UV bulbs are ineffective UV sources and they sometime burn reptile eyes. Please give this a read through. At the bottom is a lighting breakdown and a care sheet for your species.

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