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\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tSOLAR RAPTOR\u00ae SunStrip III 35 REPTILE Black Edition Bundle<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSOLAR RAPTOR\u00ae<\/a>, LED Lighting Terraristics<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t from 119,90 €<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t- UV-A LED lighting for terrariums<\/li>\n \t
- The bundle includes DRV power supply unit<\/a><\/li>\n \t
- Safe operation with low-voltage technology<\/li>\n \t
- Versatile mounting options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAdd to wishlist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tSelect options<\/span><\/a>\t\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t
incl. VAT<\/p>\n\n\t
plus shipping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tQuick view<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\nLet’s first look at the different types of light utilisation in reptiles: All reptiles rely on the sun as a source of heat, either directly or indirectly. Unlike mammals, reptiles cannot warm their bodies from the inside. They are dependent on external heat sources. This is why you often see snakes, lizards and tortoises lolling around in the sun in the wild. In doing so, they absorb heat from warm surfaces and also directly from the sun. This increases their body temperature, which in turn promotes their digestion and other internal processes. <\/p>\n\n
Some reptiles also use the sun’s light for other purposes. Most tortoises and lizards are dependent on the sun’s UV rays. They need it to produce vitamin D3 in their bodies, which is essential for the proper absorption of calcium. Without UVB light, these reptiles would not be able to absorb calcium properly. This can lead to a variety of health problems, including metabolic bone disorders. <\/p>\n\n
How to choose the right lighting products
You’re probably starting to realise why the right lighting is so important for the health of your animals. But what kind of reptile lighting do you need? <\/p>\n\n
This in turn depends on the species you are keeping or would like to keep.<\/p>\n\n![\"Tiger](\"http:\/\/petcare.econlux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Foto-von-Michael-Chiara-bei-Unsplash.jpg\")
Tiger python (Burmese python) – Photo by Michael Chiara on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nLighting for snakes<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t![\"00010192_Solarmeter_6.5R_Reptile_UV_Index_1.webp\"](\"https:\/\/petcare.econlux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00010192_Solarmeter_6.5R_Reptile_UV_Index_1-430x430.webp\")
\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t![\"00010192_Solarmeter_6.5R_Reptile_UV_Index_2.webp\"](\"https:\/\/petcare.econlux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00010192_Solarmeter_6.5R_Reptile_UV_Index_2-430x430.webp\")
\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCompare<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\tSolarmeter\u00ae 6.5R Reptile UV Index<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSOLARMETER\u00ae<\/a>, Measuring devices.<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t259,90 €<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t- The spectral range is erythemally weighted to correspond to the \nspectrum of vitamin D activity in reptiles.<\/li>\n \t
- Ferguson zone diagram on the front for easy reference.<\/li>\n \t
- Compact, handy, and durable.<\/li>\n \t
- Easy one-handed operation.<\/li>\n \t
- NIST-traceable accuracy.<\/li>\n \t
- Battery-operated.<\/li>\n \t
- LCD Display<\/li>\n \t
- Made in USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAdd to wishlist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAdd to cart<\/span><\/a>\t\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t
incl. VAT<\/p>\n\n\t
plus shipping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tQuick view<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\nIf you keep snakes as pets, lighting is less of a problem. Snakes can live a long and perfectly healthy life if the light comes from a window or a ceiling light in the room itself. They certainly benefit from a basic day and night cycle. But they are not dependent on UVB exposure like some lizards and turtles. <\/p>\n\n
For snake keepers, we recommend a simple fluorescent tube above the cage, set on a timer to run for about 10 hours a day. This will give your snake a good photoperiod (a basic cycle of day and night). <\/p>\n\n
Turtle and lizard lighting<\/h2>\n\n
If you keep lizards or turtles as pets, you need to think more about lighting products for reptiles. These animals generally require higher UVB irradiation than snakes. <\/p>\n\n
The vast majority of lizards and tortoises require daily UVB exposure for their general health. This helps them to produce vitamin D3 in their bodies, which in turn promotes the absorption of calcium. <\/p>\n\n
Take chameleons, for example. In the wild, chameleons spend most of the day on tree trunks where they are fully exposed to the sun. Without this type of daily UV exposure, a chameleon’s health deteriorates rapidly. Metabolic bone disease is one of the most common diseases in pet chameleons. It is directly related to the lack of light for reptiles. More specifically, it is related to a lack of UVB irradiation at adequate levels. <\/p>\n\n
Tropical lizards, such as chameleons and green iguanas, should be exposed to UVB radiation of 13 to 30 W\/cm2 (microwatts per square centimetre). They should have access to this lighting for 10 to 12 hours per day. <\/p>\n\n
Desert lizards, such as bearded dragons, generally cope well with the above-mentioned or slightly higher UVB levels.<\/p>\n\n![\"Bearded](\"http:\/\/petcare.econlux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Foto-von-NII-bei-Unsplash-1200x800.jpg\")
<\/a>Bearded dragons. Photo by NII on Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n![\"Light](\"http:\/\/petcare.econlux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gluehbirne2.webp\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHint<\/h3>\n\n
Find out specifically about the light requirements of the reptile species.
We recommend that you also buy a book (or two) on the subject. This research will make it easier for you to draw up a list of the lighting products you need to buy for your reptile and will also help you make an accurate selection. <\/p>\n\n
Observe your animal in its habitat<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/petcare.econlux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00013002_UV-Mischlichtstrahler_Vater_transparent-430x430.png\")
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\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCompare<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\tSOLAR RAPTOR\u00ae UV Mercury Vapor Lamp<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSOLAR RAPTOR\u00ae<\/a>, UV Illuminants<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t42,90 €<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t- Wide UVA- and UVB-spectrum<\/li>\n \t
- Natural-seeming light<\/li>\n \t
- Pleasant warmth<\/li>\n \t
- Best in operation with the ClampLamp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
- \n \t
- UV-A LED lighting for terrariums<\/li>\n \t
- The bundle includes DRV power supply unit<\/a><\/li>\n \t
- Safe operation with low-voltage technology<\/li>\n \t
- Versatile mounting options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAdd to wishlist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tSelect options<\/span><\/a>\t\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tincl. VAT<\/p>\n\n\t
plus shipping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\t\t\n\t\t\tLet’s first look at the different types of light utilisation in reptiles: All reptiles rely on the sun as a source of heat, either directly or indirectly. Unlike mammals, reptiles cannot warm their bodies from the inside. They are dependent on external heat sources. This is why you often see snakes, lizards and tortoises lolling around in the sun in the wild. In doing so, they absorb heat from warm surfaces and also directly from the sun. This increases their body temperature, which in turn promotes their digestion and other internal processes. <\/p>\n\n
Some reptiles also use the sun’s light for other purposes. Most tortoises and lizards are dependent on the sun’s UV rays. They need it to produce vitamin D3 in their bodies, which is essential for the proper absorption of calcium. Without UVB light, these reptiles would not be able to absorb calcium properly. This can lead to a variety of health problems, including metabolic bone disorders. <\/p>\n\n
How to choose the right lighting products
You’re probably starting to realise why the right lighting is so important for the health of your animals. But what kind of reptile lighting do you need? <\/p>\n\n
This in turn depends on the species you are keeping or would like to keep.<\/p>\n\n
Tiger python (Burmese python) – Photo by Michael Chiara on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Lighting for snakes<\/h2>\n
\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCompare<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\tSolarmeter\u00ae 6.5R Reptile UV Index<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tSOLARMETER\u00ae<\/a>, Measuring devices.<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t259,90 €<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- \n \t
- The spectral range is erythemally weighted to correspond to the \nspectrum of vitamin D activity in reptiles.<\/li>\n \t
- Ferguson zone diagram on the front for easy reference.<\/li>\n \t
- Compact, handy, and durable.<\/li>\n \t
- Easy one-handed operation.<\/li>\n \t
- NIST-traceable accuracy.<\/li>\n \t
- Battery-operated.<\/li>\n \t
- LCD Display<\/li>\n \t
- Made in USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAdd to wishlist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAdd to cart<\/span><\/a>\t\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t
incl. VAT<\/p>\n\n\t
plus shipping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\t\t\n\t\t\tIf you keep snakes as pets, lighting is less of a problem. Snakes can live a long and perfectly healthy life if the light comes from a window or a ceiling light in the room itself. They certainly benefit from a basic day and night cycle. But they are not dependent on UVB exposure like some lizards and turtles. <\/p>\n\n
For snake keepers, we recommend a simple fluorescent tube above the cage, set on a timer to run for about 10 hours a day. This will give your snake a good photoperiod (a basic cycle of day and night). <\/p>\n\n
Turtle and lizard lighting<\/h2>\n\n
If you keep lizards or turtles as pets, you need to think more about lighting products for reptiles. These animals generally require higher UVB irradiation than snakes. <\/p>\n\n
The vast majority of lizards and tortoises require daily UVB exposure for their general health. This helps them to produce vitamin D3 in their bodies, which in turn promotes the absorption of calcium. <\/p>\n\n
Take chameleons, for example. In the wild, chameleons spend most of the day on tree trunks where they are fully exposed to the sun. Without this type of daily UV exposure, a chameleon’s health deteriorates rapidly. Metabolic bone disease is one of the most common diseases in pet chameleons. It is directly related to the lack of light for reptiles. More specifically, it is related to a lack of UVB irradiation at adequate levels. <\/p>\n\n
Tropical lizards, such as chameleons and green iguanas, should be exposed to UVB radiation of 13 to 30 W\/cm2 (microwatts per square centimetre). They should have access to this lighting for 10 to 12 hours per day. <\/p>\n\n
Desert lizards, such as bearded dragons, generally cope well with the above-mentioned or slightly higher UVB levels.<\/p>\n\n
<\/a>Bearded dragons. Photo by NII on Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHint<\/h3>\n\n
Find out specifically about the light requirements of the reptile species.
We recommend that you also buy a book (or two) on the subject. This research will make it easier for you to draw up a list of the lighting products you need to buy for your reptile and will also help you make an accurate selection. <\/p>\n\n
Observe your animal in its habitat<\/h2>\n
\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCompare<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\tSOLAR RAPTOR\u00ae UV Mercury Vapor Lamp<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tSOLAR RAPTOR\u00ae<\/a>, UV Illuminants<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t42,90 €<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- \n \t
- Wide UVA- and UVB-spectrum<\/li>\n \t
- Natural-seeming light<\/li>\n \t
- Pleasant warmth<\/li>\n \t
- Best in operation with the ClampLamp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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