Here is some information on UVB lighting…take it for what it’s worth…
“The “proper” UVB is not a bulb, but a deliberate UVB exposure map within the cage using an effective bulb, fixture, basking branch, and distances to achieve the goal.”…
https://chameleonacademy.com/uvb/
This is an older site and it’s a shame that they didn’t update and reopen the parts that they have removed…but there is still some interesting information here…such as amount of UVB that passes through the skin of various reptiles…
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/whatreptilesneed.htm
“This video is meant to summarize the importance of what UVB is, how we can measure it, types of UVB, show that distance to the reptile matters, show that each species has their own strength needed, that different bulbs need different distances, highlight that screens and lids can filter the strength, and highlight the importance for changing the bulb routinely even if it still works.”…
“UVB does not create vitamin D from nothing; rather, it acts as a catalyst in an essential biochemical process.”…
https://www.chameleons.info/l/a-fur...uvb-does-not-produce-vitamin-d-in-chameleons/
“The “proper” UVB is not a bulb, but a deliberate UVB exposure map within the cage using an effective bulb, fixture, basking branch, and distances to achieve the goal.”…
https://chameleonacademy.com/uvb/
This is an older site and it’s a shame that they didn’t update and reopen the parts that they have removed…but there is still some interesting information here…such as amount of UVB that passes through the skin of various reptiles…
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/whatreptilesneed.htm
“This video is meant to summarize the importance of what UVB is, how we can measure it, types of UVB, show that distance to the reptile matters, show that each species has their own strength needed, that different bulbs need different distances, highlight that screens and lids can filter the strength, and highlight the importance for changing the bulb routinely even if it still works.”…
“UVB does not create vitamin D from nothing; rather, it acts as a catalyst in an essential biochemical process.”…
https://www.chameleons.info/l/a-fur...uvb-does-not-produce-vitamin-d-in-chameleons/
