Winter set ups questions

[Deac77]

While I still have about 2.5-3 months before it gets tooooo cold to leave the babies out my question is this when I move them inside for the winter will I have to use a UVB bulb? (I haven't purchased one since my babies spend 2-4 hours outside a day) I know they won't be as good as the real thing but with the rapid growth of a baby sulcata guessing I'll need it but what wave length my gut says 10.0 fluorescent or would a mvb be better?

 

[Deac77]

Any input?

 

[baron101]

i use a sun glo bulb

 

[wellington]

Some,whose torts are outside all summer long, don't use a UVB during the winter indoor months. Some do. I live in Chicago, with a leopard, 17 months. I have always used a UVB. I figure, won't hurt, but without one, could possibly hurt? Especially for ones who don't get outside as much in the summer. I just play it safe. I use a power sun MVB.

 

[Deac77]

thanks i use these bulbs on most my herps guess one of their MVB would be ok?

http://www.reptileuv.com/megaray-products.php

 

[yagyujubei]

MEGARAY ???? That guy screwed a LOT of people over the last few years, including me. Bulbs lasting a week. No answers to repeated emails. Don't be another victim despite what others might say. A powersun will be fine.

 

[Deac77]

haha i use florescent mainly only MVB i use are on my tegu/monitors and they are powersuns but you think i should use one for the winter?