Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium Hood, does this give out both uva and uvb? Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium Hood, 18-Inchdoes any one know if this gives off UVA AND UVB?
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If you want broad spectrum bulbs, Exo Terra has the repti glo 10.0 broadspectrum for desert reptile and repti glo 2.0 to simulate bright daylight Sun. They also have bulbs for rainforest reptiles, too.
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This is just a hood, no bulbs, you would have to buy the bulbs separate and can get uva and uvb.
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I checked all sewn-in tags on the shirt. (I don't have the purchase tags anymore) It doesn't say regarding level of UV protection, and I can't recall. I would check with PUMA. Sorry I can't be more help.
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Inside the tank, because the UVA & UVB rays can't reach your reptile through the mesh cover. I hope this helps!
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This flashlight puts out near UVA light, at about 400 nm. Humans can see down to 385 nm. Bright Sunlight has more radiation at this wavelength than this flashlight so our eyes get exposed to this level of near UV light for hours at a time if you don't wear sunglasses. UVA is hardly filtered by the ozone layer so almost all UVA reaches us and this flashlight produces light at the very edge of UVA and visible light.People fear UV but it is the deep UV that harms you. Turn the light on and put it on your arm. Do you get sunburn that is caused by UV? No way. Put your arm under a DEEP UV light and it will cause redness. Just use a regular pair of sunglasses if you want but it is unnecessary. This flashlight puts out near UVA light, at about 400 nm. Humans can see down to 385 nm. Bright Sunlight has more radiation at this wavelength than this flashlight so our eyes get exposed to this level of near UV light for hours at a time if you don't wear sunglasses. UVA is hardly filtered by the ozone layer so almost all UVA reaches us and this flashlight produces light at the very edge of UVA and visible light.People fear UV but it is the deep UV that harms you. Turn the light on and put it on your arm. Do you get sunburn that is caused by UV? No way. Put your arm... » Read More This flashlight puts out near UVA light, at about 400 nm. Humans can see down to 385 nm. Bright Sunlight has more radiation at this wavelength than this flashlight so our eyes get exposed to this level of near UV light for hours at a time if you don't wear sunglasses. UVA is hardly filtered by the ozone layer so almost all UVA reaches us and this flashlight produces light at the very edge of UVA and visible light.People fear UV but it is the deep UV that harms you. Turn the light on and put it on your arm. Do you get sunburn that is caused by UV? No way. Put your arm under a DEEP UV light and it will cause redness. Just use a regular pair of sunglasses if you want but it is unnecessary. « Show Less
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Also leave the cover (mesh thing) off on the slider if u are using uv - as it will further reduce the uv going to your pet
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The exo terra hoods are only rated for 25W incandescent bulbs or 26W CFL's. If use use anything with a higher wattage you will melt the hood. The only reason to use CFL's is to provide UV lighting for reptiles that need it or natural light if you are using live plants in a terrarium. For a boa you'd be better off with under tank heating but just make sure there is a temperature gradient so the snake can cool down if they need to.
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Keri, Yes the 18" hood will fit the terrarium, the 24 is how tall the walls are. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact me.
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Interesting question! The size of the hood I recently purchased is 11 1/2" in width and 23" length. It still fits within the lower edge of the frame. {The outside dimensions of my aquarium frame is 12 1/2" by 24 1/16"} It replaced an older Perfecto hood (over 18 years old) on this aquarium that had the exact size of 12 1/2" by 24". Now I wonder why this was done?
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Have not tried to mount the hood inside the cage; I placed it on top to keep away from moister, I do not think the mesh lowers its UVB coverage.
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Not the same UV, you are thinking of tanning beds. You can leave the machine on all day if you want.
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I bought two hoods for a standard 55 gallon aquarium. It should also work on a 20/29 high tank as well. At work so don't have specs. Nice hood but bulbs they give you are not as bright as I thought .
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No I dont think it does. I think it is just the fabric itself that has some measure of UV protection. I have had some of these us for 5 or 6 summers now and they are holding up well - and the UV here in Albuquerque (mile high altitude) are intense. They block most, but not all, sunlight which would leave plenty to grow anything here, even say flowers.
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I have a 40 gal tank, where I keep mine on the top, but my bearded dragon loved to climb so he got up in his hammock all the time which I placed very close to the UVB balb to make sure he got enough UVB. So yes, I prefer keeping it on the mesh, but it kinda depends how high up he can get to UVB and if he likes going up there or not. Hope this answer helped. -Kara
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It comes with a hood; you will have to buy a bulb separately, the type of bulb you need depend on the requirements of the creature. Check this out http://www.exo-terra.com/en/explore/uv_rating_index.php
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Yes, it is my understanding that it has everything to do withe the intensity of the light. It is not providing any UVA or UVB rays which might be filtered out by glasses. I wear my glasses while I sit next to my Happy Light and read or work on my computer. So does my mother.
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This is a heat lamp,mostly incandescent with reflectors, used to provide heat and UVA light for your reptiles' basking area. Reptiles require both UVA and UVB light to keep them healthy. UVA helps with feeding and should be on 10-12 hours a day. You should also provide a UVB source for your reptile.
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I know what UV sun rays are but I have no idea what RV rays are. I thought an RV was some kind of a vehicle. I haven't got a tan from the bulb or burn so I would say no, however I've only had it a short time. There might be better sources than other customers though. Sorry. trin.