UVB Lighting

[MissBritt]

I have read in other threads that too much(strong) UVB is bad for babies and I'm wondering how I could safely light a cage for a baby without having a used UVB bulb as I have seen suggested? Any suggestions would be appreciated, as I will be purchasing my baby very soon.

 

[Barb]

I have always seen a flourescent tube type 5.0 mentioned and lots of foliage for them to escape into, away from the light. However, I am new to this, so only suggesting what I have read.

 

[ForrestJungle]

It depends on what size the cage is? Could you give the specs on that?

 

[MissBritt]

Currently 18x18x36 - just for now, while he is small. I have purchased a croton plant, polka dot plant, Pothos & palm plant for his enclosure. I will also use a few fake plastic leafy vine plants until the Pothos grows some more.

 

[MissBritt]

I was planning on the Reptisun 5.0 tube, but after reading got worried it would be too much.

I have always seen a flourescent tube type 5.0 mentioned and lots of foliage for them to escape into, away from the light. However, I am new to this, so only suggesting what I have read.

 

[Chachachameleon]

just get a zoo med 5.0 bulb, it works great

 

[Olimpia]

Yes, a 5.0 Reptisun is perfect.

 

[MissBritt]

Thank you! That's what I planned on, just didn't want to hurt him. So glad I found these forums, I'm learning a lot!