Bulb for Savannah Monitor

[PythonBreeder]

Well I'll be getting a Savannah monitor soon and want to know if this is a good source for his uvb?

http://islandexoticpets.com/catalog/...products_id=55

[Michelle.C]

Compacts are horrible for reptiles and should NEVER be used. They can cause severe eye problems, lethargy, and even death. They should be avoided at all costs.

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/ this site deals with different types of UV for reptiles and has reviews for the bulbs. They also have more information about compacts.

I'd suggest using a MVB (Mercury Vapor Bulb) for your monitor. They provide heat and are a long lasting UV bulb with little burn out.

[_Venom_]

Compacts are horrible for reptiles and should NEVER be used. They can cause severe eye problems, lethargy, and even death. They should be avoided at all costs.

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How does that happen?

[PythonBreeder]

Where does it say it is a compact bulb?

[Beardedragon]

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83658

[Monty]

Seen this thread and figured i'd ask if the powersun uva uvb bulb would be good for a savannah? i was looking at setting the tank up before hand but was gonna go with the florescent tube but was wondering about those light bulbs.

[Beardedragon]

Seen this thread and figured i'd ask if the powersun uva uvb bulb would be good for a savannah? i was looking at setting the tank up before hand but was gonna go with the florescent tube but was wondering about those light bulbs.

Go with the t-rex MVB it costs the same on LLLreptile.com

[BSM]

You don't need UV, it has not be proven to change anything with monitors. Im not saying it may not have a positive effect but True breeders (not dealers) of monitors have successfully bred, hatched animals for many years with no uv lighting. Even some breeders that have used uv lighting said they haven't seen anything different.
To be honest i will be putting most of my monitors outdoors for a few hours in the summer time when im home as it may be use full to them and i want to give them a larger area to roam.

Bryan

[Monty]

with or without adverse affect i would still feel safer using it just because i know they are diarnal(sp?) so its just for my insurance

[Patrick Long]

You don't need UV, it has not be proven to change anything with monitors.

Where did you get this information?!?!?!