{"id":96656,"date":"2022-07-26T12:23:18","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T12:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T07:08:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T07:08:11","slug":"is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a 13 watt UVB bulb good for bearded dragons?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#Is_a_13_watt_UVB_bulb_good_for_bearded_dragons\" title=\"Is a 13 watt UVB bulb good for bearded dragons?\">Is a 13 watt UVB bulb good for bearded dragons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_many_watts_should_a_UVB_bulb_be\" title=\"How many watts should a UVB bulb be?\">How many watts should a UVB bulb be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_many_watts_of_UVB_does_a_bearded_dragon_need\" title=\"How many watts of UVB does a bearded dragon need?\">How many watts of UVB does a bearded dragon need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#What_UVB_bulb_is_best_for_bearded_dragons\" title=\"What UVB bulb is best for bearded dragons?\">What UVB bulb is best for bearded dragons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#Is_13_watt_UVB_good_for_bearded_dragon\" title=\"Is 13 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?\">Is 13 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_many_watts_should_a_bearded_dragons_light_be\" title=\"How many watts should a bearded dragons light be?\">How many watts should a bearded dragons light be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_many_watts_should_a_bearded_dragons_UVB_light_be\" title=\"How many watts should a bearded dragons UVB light be?\">How many watts should a bearded dragons UVB light be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_many_watts_is_a_UVB_bulb\" title=\"How many watts is a UVB bulb?\">How many watts is a UVB bulb?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_do_I_choose_a_UVB_light\" title=\"How do I choose a UVB light?\">How do I choose a UVB light?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#What_is_a_good_UVB_bulb\" title=\"What is a good UVB bulb?\">What is a good UVB bulb?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_much_UVB_does_a_bearded_dragon_need\" title=\"How much UVB does a bearded dragon need?\">How much UVB does a bearded dragon need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#What_wattage_of_UVB_light_do_I_need_for_my_bearded_dragon\" title=\"What wattage of UVB light do I need for my bearded dragon?\">What wattage of UVB light do I need for my bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#Is_15_watt_UVB_good_for_bearded_dragon\" title=\"Is 15 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?\">Is 15 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#What_light_bulb_should_I_use_for_my_bearded_dragon\" title=\"What light bulb should I use for my bearded dragon?\">What light bulb should I use for my bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#Is_13_watt_UVB_enough_for_bearded_dragon\" title=\"Is 13 watt UVB enough for bearded dragon?\">Is 13 watt UVB enough for bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_many_watts_of_UVB_should_a_bearded_dragon_have\" title=\"How many watts of UVB should a bearded dragon have?\">How many watts of UVB should a bearded dragon have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#Is_100_UVB_good_for_bearded_dragons\" title=\"Is 10.0 UVB good for bearded dragons?\">Is 10.0 UVB good for bearded dragons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_many_microwatts_of_UVB_does_a_bearded_dragon_need\" title=\"How many microwatts of UVB does a bearded dragon need?\">How many microwatts of UVB does a bearded dragon need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#What_wattage_bulb_should_I_use_for_my_bearded_dragon\" title=\"What wattage bulb should I use for my bearded dragon?\">What wattage bulb should I use for my bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#Is_75_watts_enough_for_a_bearded_dragon\" title=\"Is 75 watts enough for a bearded dragon?\">Is 75 watts enough for a bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_many_watts_should_a_UVB_light_be_for_a_bearded_dragon\" title=\"How many watts should a UVB light be for a bearded dragon?\">How many watts should a UVB light be for a bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_much_light_do_bearded_dragons_need\" title=\"How much light do bearded dragons need?\">How much light do bearded dragons need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#Can_bearded_dragons_get_too_much_UVB\" title=\"Can bearded dragons get too much UVB?\">Can bearded dragons get too much UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#Does_wattage_matter_for_UVB\" title=\"Does wattage matter for UVB?\">Does wattage matter for UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-13-watt-uvb-bulb-good-for-bearded-dragons-2\/#How_big_of_a_UVB_light_do_I_need\" title=\"How big of a UVB light do I need?\">How big of a UVB light do I need?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_13_watt_UVB_bulb_good_for_bearded_dragons\"><\/span>Is a 13 watt UVB bulb good for bearded dragons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why You Should Stay Away From Coil UVB Bulbs But you should stay far away from them. The reason <b>they&#8217;re not ideal for a bearded dragon is these bulbs have a very high output. Not only are they too powerful, but the output can also be inconsistent. This can cause serious health complications for your bearded dragon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_should_a_UVB_bulb_be\"><\/span>How many watts should a UVB bulb be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Metal Halide Lighting<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Type of Bulb<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Wattage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>UVB Output<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\">Exo Terra SunRay<\/td>\n<td><strong>35 w<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"3\">Intense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50 w<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>70 w<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_of_UVB_does_a_bearded_dragon_need\"><\/span>How many watts of UVB does a bearded dragon need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repti sun <b>10.0 UVB is the most trusted and reputable light for bearded dragons in the market so far. They provide UVB lighting efficiently and can last for about 6-12 months on average. Changing the light every six months will ensure the optimal level of UVB for your bearded dragon&#8217;s well-being.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191476\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-many-watts-of-UVB-does-a-bearded-dragon-need.jpg\" alt=\"How many watts of UVB does a bearded dragon need?\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-many-watts-of-UVB-does-a-bearded-dragon-need.jpg 500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-many-watts-of-UVB-does-a-bearded-dragon-need-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_UVB_bulb_is_best_for_bearded_dragons\"><\/span>What UVB bulb is best for bearded dragons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>400 UVB bulb is recommended for large tanks and is usually the better option for bearded dragons. This is a mercury vapor lamp, so it can also be used as a heat lamp.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_13_watt_UVB_good_for_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>Is 13 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Exo-Terra Reptile UVB 150, 13W (Buy Online) is <b>great for supplemental UV lighting or for small bearded dragon setups. This light emits 10% UVB and 30% UVA radiation. And it is even more compact than the already small 26-watt version.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_should_a_bearded_dragons_light_be\"><\/span>How many watts should a bearded dragons light be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repti sun <b>10.0 UVB is the most trusted and reputable light for bearded dragons in the market so far. They provide UVB lighting efficiently and can last for about 6-12 months on average. Changing the light every six months will ensure the optimal level of UVB for your bearded dragon&#8217;s well-being.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_should_a_bearded_dragons_UVB_light_be\"><\/span>How many watts should a bearded dragons UVB light be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1: Evergreen pet supplies <b>100 watt Mercury vapor bulb<\/b> You can use this bulb in a variety of bearded dragon cages, and it can be mounted easily.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5-1Yolq1WyA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_is_a_UVB_bulb\"><\/span>How many watts is a UVB bulb?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enhance your purchase<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Special Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Energy Efficient<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light Type<\/td>\n<td>Fluorescent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indoor\/Outdoor Usage<\/td>\n<td>Indoor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wattage<\/td>\n<td><strong>75 Watts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light Colour<\/td>\n<td>Yellow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_choose_a_UVB_light\"><\/span>How do I choose a UVB light?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1- <b>Determine what zone best describes your pet. 2- Consider the size of your enclosure. These measurements should be taken from the face of the lamp to the basking site. 3- Choose a lamp that can provide the correct zone at your pet&#8217;s basking site.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_UVB_bulb\"><\/span>What is a good UVB bulb?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>T5 HO UVB bulbs are the most popular type of UVB lighting in the reptile hobby because they work well with a variety of enclosure sizes and reptile species. They are also the preferred source of UVB lighting at reputable zoos. The best linear fluorescent UVB bulbs in the US are made by Arcadia and Zoo Med.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_UVB_does_a_bearded_dragon_need\"><\/span>How much UVB does a bearded dragon need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So you must know how much UVB for bearded dragons is required. Bearded dragons need UVB from lights made for lizards with an <b>8% 10% UVB output. The light should be on during the daytime for the lizard for 12-14 hours per day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_wattage_of_UVB_light_do_I_need_for_my_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>What wattage of UVB light do I need for my bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bearded dragons require high UVB lights either <b>10.0 or 12.0 UVB. It should also be a HIGH OUTPUT (HO) light. This full-spectrum light should be only for reptiles and in a tube form! Choose T5 over T8.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191477\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-wattage-of-UVB-light-do-I-need-for-my-bearded-dragon.jpg\" alt=\"What wattage of UVB light do I need for my bearded dragon?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-wattage-of-UVB-light-do-I-need-for-my-bearded-dragon.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-wattage-of-UVB-light-do-I-need-for-my-bearded-dragon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-wattage-of-UVB-light-do-I-need-for-my-bearded-dragon-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-wattage-of-UVB-light-do-I-need-for-my-bearded-dragon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-wattage-of-UVB-light-do-I-need-for-my-bearded-dragon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_15_watt_UVB_good_for_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>Is 15 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent This 13 Watt compact mini fluorescent tube delivers 10% UVB and 30% UVA. It is <b>suitable for small and medium sized tanks and will suit all basking reptiles and desert reptiles. It has a screw fixing and gives off a little visible light but no heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_light_bulb_should_I_use_for_my_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>What light bulb should I use for my bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repti sun <b>10.0 UVB is the most trusted and reputable light for bearded dragons in the market so far. They provide UVB lighting efficiently and can last for about 6-12 months on average. Changing the light every six months will ensure the optimal level of UVB for your bearded dragon&#8217;s well-being.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_13_watt_UVB_enough_for_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>Is 13 watt UVB enough for bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Exo-Terra Reptile UVB 150, 13W (Buy Online) is <b>great for supplemental UV lighting or for small bearded dragon setups. This light emits 10% UVB and 30% UVA radiation. And it is even more compact than the already small 26-watt version.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_of_UVB_should_a_bearded_dragon_have\"><\/span>How many watts of UVB should a bearded dragon have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>400 UVB bulb is recommended for large tanks and is usually the better option for bearded dragons. This is a mercury vapor lamp, so it can also be used as a heat lamp.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_100_UVB_good_for_bearded_dragons\"><\/span>Is 10.0 UVB good for bearded dragons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best UVB Bulb for Bearded Dragons #1: Repti-Sun 10.0 UVB (Fluorescent Light) This is without a doubt, <b>one of the most trusted if not THE most trusted UVB bulb on the market right now for bearded dragons<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MTtjPOkQ4d4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_microwatts_of_UVB_does_a_bearded_dragon_need\"><\/span>How many microwatts of UVB does a bearded dragon need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For tropical species, including chameleons and Iguanas, UVB levels of 13 to 30 W\/cm2 (microwatts per square centimeter) are recommended when lamps are used 10 to 12 hours per day. Desert species (e.g. Bearded Dragons) can tolerate slightly higher levels from <b>13 to 150 W\/cm2<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_wattage_bulb_should_I_use_for_my_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>What wattage bulb should I use for my bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? At <b>100 watts each, one light bulb should be sufficient for heating any bearded dragon tank, unless extremely large in which case you would need 2 bulbs. If you need more than 100 watts for either a larger tank or a tank in a cold room, check out this Zacro Reptile Heat Lamp that comes in at 150 watts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_75_watts_enough_for_a_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>Is 75 watts enough for a bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? These bulbs are 75-watt ones. This power is <b>ideal for standard bulbs to produce enough heat to get the temps up high enough for the basking spot. It uses a spotlight effect to get the specific spot hot enough without making the rest of the tank too hot beardies like a little variety in their tank temps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_should_a_UVB_light_be_for_a_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>How many watts should a UVB light be for a bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>100 Watt UVA\/UVB Mercury Vapor Bulb For Reptiles By Evergreen Pet Supplies. If you&#8217;re looking for a high-quality UVB light that your bearded dragon will thrive in, this bulb by Evergreen Pet Supplies is a great choice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_light_do_bearded_dragons_need\"><\/span>How much light do bearded dragons need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lighting: A full spectrum ultraviolet light source (such as ReptiSun) is required for about <b>12-14 hours each day during spring and summer and 8 hours in the fall and winter. UV rays cannot pass through glass or plastic so avoid any covering between the bulb and the bearded dragon.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191478\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-much-light-do-bearded-dragons-need.jpg\" alt=\"How much light do bearded dragons need?\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-much-light-do-bearded-dragons-need.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-much-light-do-bearded-dragons-need-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-much-light-do-bearded-dragons-need-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bearded_dragons_get_too_much_UVB\"><\/span>Can bearded dragons get too much UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent This 13 Watt compact mini fluorescent tube delivers 10% UVB and 30% UVA. It is <b>suitable for small and medium sized tanks and will suit all basking reptiles and desert reptiles. It has a screw fixing and gives off a little visible light but no heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_wattage_matter_for_UVB\"><\/span>Does wattage matter for UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1: Evergreen pet supplies <b>100 watt Mercury vapor bulb<\/b> You can use this bulb in a variety of bearded dragon cages, and it can be mounted easily.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_UVB_light_do_I_need\"><\/span>How big of a UVB light do I need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most bulbs provide UV levels and readings at a recommended minimum distance from the bulb (generally about 8-12 for linear or compact fluorescent lighting, and <b>12 for Mercury Vapor or Metal Halide UVB bulbs).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is a 13 watt UVB bulb good for bearded dragons?How many watts should a UVB bulb be?How many watts of UVB does a bearded dragon need?What UVB bulb is best for bearded dragons?Is 13 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?How many watts should a bearded dragons light be?How many watts should a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":191474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-many-watts-should-a-UVB-bulb-be.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96656"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96656"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96656\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191475,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96656\/revisions\/191475"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}