karmaticwave
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i have a brand new desert uvb 10.0 can i use this on my cham or should i get a new bublb?
uvb10.0
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VeiledChams
Avid Member
Big no.. there's a reason why it says desert on it. You need a reptisun 5.0.
karmaticwave
New Member
is it to much light?
i swear i had read about people using them...
im not asking whats best just if it works....
or is it really a death bulb?
lol
i swear i had read about people using them...
im not asking whats best just if it works....
or is it really a death bulb?
lol
VeiledChams
Avid Member
Its too much for your cham.
karmaticwave
New Member
right on
ty for info
ty for info
allencg101
Member
5.0 dude 10.0 is for desert reptiles!!! who ever told you that was full of doo doo!!!
Solid Snake
Avid Member
I use a 10.0 with my jackson, I keep it a good 12" above the enclosure though.
VeiledChams
Avid Member
hope you have a UV meter...
Solid Snake
Avid Member
No, but its all ive got. She gets sunlight about 4 out of her 12 hrs. The rest of the time she has the option of being near/far as well as out of it completely, Ill be switching to 5.0 soon though...
VeiledChams
Avid Member
Careful with that.
Solid Snake
Avid Member
Are you saying careful with using the bulb in general, or with letting the cham self regulate uvb? What exactly is the risk? Am I cooking my cham?
VeiledChams
Avid Member
Careful with the 10.0.. they are made for Desert animals, not tree dwelling creatures that live in rainforests. That's why there are 2 different types of bulbs. you may be burning the chams eyes.. If your cham can get away from it completely, then I'd be "ok"...but i'd change the bulb asap.
Solid Snake
Avid Member
Thank you. Ive been unable to find a 5.0 in town, it should be shipped in soon though...
rockndiver
Member
I thought this was pretty interesting......http://www.uvguide.co.uk/index.htm. Lots of good information.
Todnedo
Avid Member
If the cham receives 4 hrs a day of unfiltered sunlight there is no need for any uv lights.
The 10.0 is fine, just illuminate part of the cage so there is shade on one side. You can raise the bulb 3-4 inches or place another layer of screen under the bulb to reduce the amount of uv emitted.
The 10.0 is fine, just illuminate part of the cage so there is shade on one side. You can raise the bulb 3-4 inches or place another layer of screen under the bulb to reduce the amount of uv emitted.
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DavidBuchan
Guest
Agree - all true and balanced. Care is required, but there are many ways to keep a Cham healthy and happy.....
allencg101
Member
I got nosey be's
DeviousMike
New Member
Some people use a 10.0 because of the material that is at the top of the screen enclosure blocks out a good amount of the UVB penetration. I'm not sure of specifics but I know I've read it somewhere on these forums.
OrangeCrush
New Member
I use the reptisun 5.0 as well. I was wondering what the10.0 was for. But you have to think that the chamois love sun and it's ok to take them outside to bask in the real sun. The uv from the real sun has to be a lot more than 10.0. I have been taking my Cham outside in the morning pretty often I hope that ok?
