Monthly Archives: September 2022

The Perfect Lighting for Your Bearded Dragon Terrarium

Bearded dragons are wonderful reptiles that have gained popularity as terrarium pets. If you're considering keeping a bearded dragon, ensuring the right lighting in their terrarium is crucial. In this blog post, we will discuss the necessary lighting, particularly UV light, for a bearded dragon terrarium and provide valuable tips on lighting equipment, specifically aimed at beginners.

Why is UV Light and a Proper Sunspot Important for Bearded Dragons?

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Optimal lighting for your chameleon terrarium: a guide for beginners

The choice and correct placement of UV lighting in a chameleon terrarium are crucial factors for the well-being and health of your exotic pets. Chameleons need UV light to synthesise vitamin D3, but it is equally important to avoid burns. In this blog post, we will give you valuable tips, especially if you are setting up a chameleon terrarium with UV lighting for the first time.

Correct attachment of the UV lamp

The way in which you attach the UV lamp (ideally a UV metal halide lamp with electronic ballast) is very important. Chameleons are known for their climbing abilities, so it is advisable to place the lamp over a gauze or perforated sheet to prevent the chameleon from coming into direct contact with the lamp. A gauze is a lightweight, translucent fabric that allows enough light to pass through while providing protection. If you decide to use a perforated sheet as protection, make sure that...

Recommendation for spiny-tailed dragons / Uromastyx: The perfect UV lighting

The spiny-tailed agama, also known as Uromastyx, is a popular terrarium animal as it is relatively easy to care for. To ensure that the reptiles feel comfortable in your terrarium, the right lighting is crucial.

Why is lighting so important?

Spiny-tailed dragons are diurnal and therefore require not only warmth, but also sufficient UVB light for the synthesis of vitamin D3. This vitamin is crucial for the health of the agamas as it enables the absorption of calcium. Without sufficient UVB light, they can suffer from serious health problems, in particular bone softening (rickets).

The ideal solution: UV metal halide lamps

To ensure that your spiny-tailed dragons receive the necessary UVB radiation, we recommend the use of UV metal halide lamps. These lamps are particularly effective as they not only emit heat and UVB, but also UVA and visible light. The combination of...

Why UVB light is also important for geckos

Geckos in terrariums have special needs - including when it comes to lighting. UVB light also plays a role in the optimal care of these popular reptiles, especially with regard to the synthesis of vitamin D3. Why is UVB irradiation useful for geckos?

The ABCs of UVB light:

Geckos are nocturnal creatures by nature, but that doesn't mean they should ignore daylight. UVB light is essential for vitamin D3 synthesis, a process that in turn is vital for healthy calcium metabolism and the prevention of bone disease. But that's not the only reason for UVB light in geckos. It also reduces the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and viruses on the skin and therefore has a positive health effect. Immune modulation - triggered by UVB light - also strengthens the body's own defense and immune system.

The diversity of geckos:

Different gecko species have different needs when it comes to UVB irradiation. Leopard geckos...

The right UV lighting for monitor lizards: A guide for terrarium owners

Monitor lizards are fascinating reptiles that can be kept in terrariums and require a special environment to stay healthy and happy. One of the most important components for the well-being of monitor lizards is the right UV lighting. In this guide, we will recommend the best terrarium lights for monitor lizards and why they are so crucial.

Why is UV lighting important for monitor lizards?

Monitor lizards are cold-blooded reptiles that spend a lot of time in the sun in the wild. UV radiation from the sun is crucial for the production of vitamin D3 in the skin of monitor lizards. This vitamin is in turn important for the absorption of calcium from food and contributes to the prevention of bone softening and rickets. Modern UV lamps (metal halide lamps) provide everything for optimal vitamin D3 synthesis: UVB radiation, heat and very bright visible light.

The best terrarium lamps for...

Why UVB light is also important for snakes

Snakes often live in secret and spend their days hidden away. But did you know that they can benefit from the sun's rays just like us humans? UVB light plays a crucial role in the well-being and health of snakes. In this news blog, we will take a closer look at why UVB light is also important for these reptiles.

Natural source of vitamin D3

Although the main source of vitamin D3 for snakes is food intake, UVB light plays a supporting role. In the wild, snakes often expose themselves to the sun to warm up. In doing so, they absorb UVB rays, which are necessary for the production of vitamin D3 in their skin. Adequate vitamin D3 levels are crucial for the absorption of calcium and therefore bone health.

Control of harmful bacteria

UVB light also has antimicrobial properties that help keep harmful bacteria on the surface of snakes' skin under control. This also applies to fungi and viruses. This not only...

Iguanas need a basking area with UV lighting

The right lighting in the terrarium plays a crucial role in the well-being and health of our iguanas. We have put together a simple lighting guide for you so that your reptiles can enjoy optimal conditions.

The key to health: UVB lighting

In the wild, iguanas recharge their batteries under the intense sun. To simulate this natural light in the terrarium, UV terrarium lamps are indispensable. These lamps not only emit UVB radiation, which is important for vitamin D3 supply, but also provide UVA radiation, heat and bright visible light - everything your iguana needs for a perfect basking spot.

Vitamin D3: A must for healthy iguanas

The UVB radiation from the terrarium lamp plays a crucial role in the production of vitamin D3. This vitamin is necessary for the absorption of calcium, which in turn supports your iguana's bone health. With the right UV terrarium lighting, you can ensure that your iguana...