The Arcadia Mercury Vapour D3 Basking Lamp is an outstanding basking lamp. This basking lamp is the 2nd generation of D3 UV Basking Lamp from Arcadia and it offers incredible efficiency while creating idyllic UV-rich basking spots. UV light bulbs generate heat, light and ultraviolet light all from a single lamp, saving you from buying separate bulbs to manage all of these essential reptile care factors. This basking lamp creates a warm and light environment for desert reptiles like Bearded Dragons. These lamps also offer a healthy dose of UV light, essential for the absorption of vitamin D3 into your reptile's body, allowing them to make the most of the calcium in their diet to grow. Without an effective UV provision, your reptile is at risk of metabolic bone disease. The average life of a D3 UV Basking Lamp is around 6,000 hours or 8 months of continuous usage. However, used with an effective terrarium light controller, that you regularly switch on or off to create an adequate temperature gradient, they would expect the bulb to last a year or longer. Mercury vapour bulbs are exactly what they sound like, glass bulbs filled with mercury vapour which project a full spectrum light. Mercury Vapour bulbs are safe when they are kept intact, given sufficient room and hung in a vertical position. The vertical position allows convection currents to circulate within the bulb, prolonging its lifespan. As with all Mercury Vapour Bulbs, these cannot be used with a thermostat or external ballast and should only be used in large enclosures, or open-top tables.
Features:
- All in One - Heat, light, UVA and UVB in a small and easy to use lamp
- Heat Lamp - Heat is important for reptiles to be able to function, reproduce and maintain a healthy immune system. This basking lamp produces UV-B which aids the synthesis of Vitamin D3 and helps to prevent metabolic bone disease
- Produces UVA - which regulates the D3 cycles, activates colour vision and can help to increase feeding, mating, and other natural behaviours
Suitable for:
Bearded Dragons and Tortoises
Not suitable for:
Leopard Geckos, Chameleons, Corn Snakes, Spiders, Tree Frogs, Crested Gecko, Royal Python, live food.
Approximate Dimensions (Product):
160Watt: H16 x W12 x D12cm
Product code: 7111437
