UVB every day?

[Wartortle]

Does my panther need her UVB light on every day? I know the heating one is important, but what about the UVB? Would every other day be fine?

 

[Lathis]

Yes, UVB everyday is just as important as the basking lamp. The UVB bulbs only put a fraction of the light out that the sun does, so it's important to always provide UVB for the long term health of indoor chameleons.

 

[lainezor]

UVB is vital for the absorption of calcium and vitamin D. You chameleon should have the UVB light on every day for 12-14 hours a day. Less UVB can cause serious health complications like Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)

 

[leedragon]

no it will not be okey, the uv is more important than the basking light, I hope you are not using a infra red light for heat, that disturbes them

 

[jajeanpierre]

Does my panther need her UVB light on every day? I know the heating one is important, but what about the UVB? Would every other day be fine?

As Lathis said, a brand new UVB puts out only a fraction of the amount the sun does. Plus it doesn't go very far from the bulb. Your bulb is further compromised by the screen between it and the cage.