Is There A General Rule To The Size of Enclosure Versus The UV Light?

[Animallover3541]

I am putting together an enclosure for a Red Teail Boa and I was wondering if there was a general rule to the size of the enclosure versus the size and power output of a UV light? The enclosure is 36Hx36Wx18D.

The general rule I have heard for UVB fixture is that it should be no longer than half the enclosure length. Also, my veterinarian highly recommends UVB for snakes, and it's nice to see someone taking that step for their animals.

Here's a link to the Arcadia lighting guide for red tail boas: https://www.arcadiareptile.com/lighting/crepuscular-species/