Uva

[kaylie]

So I know basking bulbs have UVA in them. Do the UVB have UVA in them? If not, wont using a regular house bulb for basking get rid of their UVA?

 

[ghettomike]

alot of forum members as does myself just use normal household bulbs for basking/heat as they are alot cheaper than 'special' basking bulbs.

 

[kaylie]

I'm using one too because my old one went out, but if chams need UVA, how are they getting it without the special ones?

 

[buzz]

i have heard that they don't absolutely need UVA. UVB is what is necessary for the metabolism and for heir bones. UVA helps more for their moods and their senses. I guess what you can look at it is that they can see color with UVA but without it, it is like they ee in black and white. Thats a way to look at it.

 

[sageghost]

Here is a great resource for UV information : http://www.uvguide.co.uk/whatisuv.htm

"Some" UVA is emitted from incandescent bulbs.

 

[moviemanmania]

This is a great post as I've been wondering the same thing. Any comments from the really experienced members?

 

[kaylie]

Here is a great resource for UV information : http://www.uvguide.co.uk/whatisuv.htm

"Some" UVA is emitted from incandescent bulbs.

Thanks. So I guess... I'll buy one when I have extra $, and just not worry about it if I don't.