Many commonly kept pet reptiles, such as this bearded dragon, require specialized lighting to remain healthy in captivity.
Lighting to Provide Heat Heat is an important aspect to keeping reptiles in captivity. Reptiles are ectothermic (aka cold-blooded), which means they are dependent on their environment for their heating and cooling needs. A basking spot, an area of elevated temperature in your pet's enclosure, will allow the reptile to raise it's body temperature, which facilitates digestion and activity levels. There are many different lighting products sold by Josh's Frogs that will provide both light and heat to your pet reptile or amphibian:Animal |
Basking Temp F |
Daytime Temp F |
Nighttime Temp minimum F |
Bearded Dragon |
110 |
78-82 |
65 |
Savannah Monitor |
100 |
85 |
75 |
Green Iguana |
100 |
85 |
75 |
Day Gecko |
100 |
80 |
75 |
Tokay Gecko |
85 |
75 |
70 |
Veiled Chameleon |
90 |
75 |
70 |
Jackson's Chameleon |
85 |
75 |
70 |
Panther Chameleon |
90 |
75 |
70 |
Chinese Water Dragon |
95 |
80 |
75 |
Slider Turtles |
90 |
76 |
76 |
Russian Tortoise |
90 |
75 |
65 |
Red Foot Tortoise |
90 |
75 |
70 |
Sulcata Tortoise |
90 |
75 |
60 |
Box Turtles |
90 |
75 |
60 |
Animal |
UV % Bulb |
Bearded Dragon |
10.0 / Mercury Vapor |
Savannah Monitor |
10.0 / Mercury Vapor |
Green Iguana |
5.0 |
Day Gecko |
5.0 |
Veiled Chameleon |
10.0 |
Jackson's Chameleon |
5.0 |
Panther Chameleon |
5.0 |
Chinese Water Dragon |
5.0 |
Slider Turtles |
5.0 |
Russian Tortoise |
5.0 |
Red Foot Tortoise |
5.0 |
Sulcata Tortoise |
10.0 / Mercury Vapor |
Box Turtles |
5.0 |
Conclusion
Lighting is an often overlooked, but vital, aspect to the captive husbandry of most pet reptiles and amphibians. Lighting can provide heat, UVB radiation, and function as the powerhouse for proper plant growth in a vivarium. A wide variety of lighting products are available at Josh's Frogs, so don't forget to visit us when looking for quality lighting products for your pet reptile or amphibian.