Full Spectrum Lighting

[First_time_herp]

What does it mean? I know it has something to do with lighting but what is it and how does it work? Thanks!

[Python-77]

Full specturm lighting refers to providing both UVA and UVB lights to your reptile

[padiente]

can you get a buld at the hardware store that does this?

[Python-77]

can you get a buld at the hardware store that does this?

Not normaly you would need to go to a pet store (any will do) and get a bulb like the repti-sun 5.0
cost around $20 and need to be replaced every 6 months to properly provide UVB rays

[padiente]

hmm, what if I take my snake outside once a day?

[Smynx]

It should be noted for the newer herpers that not all reptiles require UV lighting. Although many lizards do, ball pythons and other nocturnal reptiles do not. Diurnal reptiles, such as iguanas, do require UVA and UVB lighting.

[padiente]

ok, I didn't think bp did, but they need a light cycle?

[Smynx]

They don't "need" one, per se. Usually the ambient light of whatever room they are in is sufficient. If a BP is kept in an unusually dark room, you may want to use supplemental lighting.