2railsx94
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Hello guys I am a new tegu owner and have had my girl Diamond for a week now. I would like to know how my lighting set up is. And:
A) Is this too much UVB?
B) Are the heat lamps in the middle reflecting too much of the UVB also do you think the reflectors are absorbing it?
C) Should I have one of the UVB bulbs length wise in the enclosure instead in addition to the one on the basking platform?
I have 2 Repti Sun 10.0 bulbs at 18 inches above her. I have 3 90w floodlights at 12 in above her. Someone in the reptile lighting FB group told me that 12-13 inches for the UVB is correct, however that’s without a source. I am using the following source for my lighting heights:
I know it’s hard to say exactly how much UVB she is getting without a solar meter. Planning to order one soon. Also I would like to add (since people want to comment on what they think the enclosure is instead of looking to answer my question)... the enclosure is well ventilated with ports in the ceiling and the humidity is 85%. Basking temps have a gradient from 110-135 (average is in the 120’s though).
Thank you for your time to answer my questions.
A) Is this too much UVB?
B) Are the heat lamps in the middle reflecting too much of the UVB also do you think the reflectors are absorbing it?
C) Should I have one of the UVB bulbs length wise in the enclosure instead in addition to the one on the basking platform?
I have 2 Repti Sun 10.0 bulbs at 18 inches above her. I have 3 90w floodlights at 12 in above her. Someone in the reptile lighting FB group told me that 12-13 inches for the UVB is correct, however that’s without a source. I am using the following source for my lighting heights:
Tegu Humidity, Lighting & Heating Requirements
Tegus need hot temperatures, medium-high humidity, and regular exposure to UVB. Get the exact numbers for tegu humidity, temps, and lighting at ReptiFiles.
reptifiles.com
Thank you for your time to answer my questions.