Reptile Lighting - UVB lights, spot lamps, basking lamps and daylight bulbs for snakes, lizards and amphibians

Lighting for reptiles is a confusing subject, Most Reptiles require Ultraviolet Rays (UVB), The strength of the bulb (2, 5, 10 or 12%) is determined by where the reptile is naturally found, i.e jungle, desert or forest - we have put together a guide to help you better understand this. Knowing what fittings and fixtures to use can also be confusing so we have put together some advice on reptile lighting in our lighting guides.

Aquatic Lamps Aquatic lamps are typically used for plant and coral growth in aquariums

Reptile Basking Lamps Basking lamps are essential for some species to raise their body temperature. A basking lamp will recreate bright sunshine and create a localised hot spot within the vivarium. They are typically screw fitting but we also have Bayonet basking bulbs.

Halogen reptile basking lamps A brighter alternative for basking lights. Halogen bulbs produce a more intense light than standard basking lamps and use less energy in doing so. Halogens are the future of the reptile basking lamp.

Compact flourescent Reptile lamps (compact UV bulb) UVB lighting in a compact bulb, no need for a seperate starter and excellent for use in tight spaces such as small vivariums or in the exo terra compact tops. We have Arcadia, Zoo Med, Lucky Reptile and Exo Terra Compact lamps in a variety of wattages.

Reptile "Daylight" Flourescent lamps (strip lights) These Strip lights that have a very low UVB content but are very bright and are used to enhance brightness a separate lighting controller is required to make them work.

Reptile "Daylight" bulbs These bulbs are used for increasing the brightness in a vivarium, they do not produce any UVB light. Increasing the brightness in a vivarium can be beneficial for the psyche of desert species and can be used to create a day/night cycle in nocturnal species such as leopard geckos.

Reptile UVB Flourescent lamps (UV strip lights) These are the lights that are essential for day active reptiles to promote vitamin D3 production to enable calcium absorbtion for strong healthy bones and preventing metabolic bone disease.

Flourescent lamp controllers When purchasing a Flourescent strip light you will need a lamp controller to make it work. Always select a controller with the same wattage as the light being used. Using an incorrect wattage controller is a fire risk.

Flourescent lamp accessories Here you will find spare starters, light clips, fasteners and reducing rings.

Flourescent lamp (strip light) Reflectors Often overlooked but in our opinion a must when using flourescent strip lights, these reflectors will more than double the light being directed into your vivarium.

Reptile Lamp Holders, Guards & Reflectors Using a high quality lampholder with reflector and guard is recommended. We have a range of lamp holders for a variety of uses, such as clamp lamps for clamping onto tortoise tables, thermo sockets for fixing light fittings into vivariums and brooder lamps for larger enclosures.

Light Emitting Diodes (LED) lighting Small low power light emitting diodes for creating subtle day and night time lighting special effects.

Terrarium Lighting Canopies These terrarium lighting canopies are designed to fit straight on top of the exo terra glass terrariums. They come as a "compact top" capable of taking compact lamps and as a "Dual Top" that will accommodate a halogen spot light (GU10) and two strip lights.

Reptile Mercury Vapour Bulbs (MVB) All in one bulbs, Heat, UVB and Light. Self ballasted so no need for a starter. These are a favourite amongst tortoise keepers for use over tortoise tables and Reptile keepers who have large enclosures.

Metal Halide All in one bulbs, Heat, Light and UVB. But these require a seperate ballast (starter). A huge advancement in reptile lighting these lights are capable of producing a light intensity rivalled by no other bulb at low wattages with minimum heat dispersal. a huge step forwards in reptile lighting.

Reptile Night light Lamps (Night Bulb) A reptile night bulb produces a very dim light to enable nocturnal viewing of your pet without disturbing them.

Small Format Lamps Golf ball style lamps for special applications.