A well-lit environment is essential for the health of reptiles. Light provides visibility and warmth and plays an important role in metabolism, activity levels and your animal’s day and night rhythm. Depending on the type of reptile and its natural habitat, you will need different types of terrarium lighting, such as heat, daylight or UV lamps. Vetsend offers a wide range of terrarium lighting that helps you create the perfect light setting.
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Not all reptiles have the same lighting needs. Desert species often require bright light and high UVB levels, while tropical species thrive better with softer and more diffused light. Always choose a lamp that suits your animal’s natural habitat. The right lighting supports digestion, growth and natural behaviour and helps prevent health issues. Below you can read more about the different lamps Vetsend offers and what their functions are.
Heat is vital for reptiles because they cannot regulate their body temperature on their own. Heat lamps mimic the sun and provide a comfortable temperature inside the terrarium. Products such as the Exo Terra Daylight Heat Spot and the Exo Terra Infrared Heat Spot provide direct warmth and support natural behaviours such as basking and digestion. The infrared lamp can also be used at night without disturbing the day and night cycle.
Daylight lamps offer bright, natural light and support your reptile’s vision and wellbeing. They are ideal for simulating natural daylight. An example is the Exo Terra Sun Glo Halogeen Daylight Lamp, which is energy efficient and provides a natural light spectrum. The Exo Terra Daylight Heat Spot Nano is also suitable for smaller terrariums where precise light and heat output is required.
UVB light is essential for reptiles because it supports the production of vitamin D3 and helps the body absorb calcium. Without sufficient UVB exposure, reptiles can develop bone problems. The Exo Terra Solar Glo Heat and UVB Lamp combines heat, light and UVB in one lamp, making it a complete solution for terrarium animals. The Exo Terra Compact Lamp is also a popular choice for basic lighting with UVB support.
Lighting is also important at night, especially for species that are active during evening or night hours. Night lamps emit a subtle blue or red light that does not disturb the natural day and night rhythm. The Exo Terra Moonlight Lamp produces a soft blue glow that mimics moonlight and allows nighttime observation.
Not all reptiles have the same lighting requirements. Desert species need more UVB and brighter light than tropical reptiles. The Exo Terra Desert Lamp is designed specifically for species living in dry, sunny environments, while the Exo Terra Tropical Lamp is better suited for species from humid, shaded habitats.
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