What does 5.0 UVB mean?

How much UV does a leopard gecko need?

UVB and daylight lighting should both be on for 14 hours each day during the warmer months and reduced to 12 hours in the cooler months.

How much UV do lizards need?

While temperature and day/night cycles vary between species, most desert reptiles will require 10% - 12% UV light, which can be achieved either with a UV fluorescent strip (great for ensuring all the vivarium is lit up with UV), or a compact bulb (more precise areas) or with a mercury vapour bulb (simulates the sun ...

Is UV light bad for geckos?

Leopard geckos need UVA/UVB to help their bodies produce vitamin D, which is essential to bone health. Vitamin D is important for proper bone density and overall bone development in these lizards. When a leopard gecko is not able to synthesize vitamin D in the body, its bones won't develop properly.

What UV light do reptiles need?

A UV light source should emit light in the UV-B range (290-320 nanometers). UV-A light (320 - 400nm) does not aid in the manufacture of vitamin D3, although it is important for behavior. Most bulbs sold for reptiles provide both UV-A and UV-B.