Uvb

[AjaMichelle]

Don't use Zilla UVB bulbs!!! Especially the "slim Line" t5 bulbs! They kill other species of reptiles regularly (like anoles) by inducing photo-kerato-conjunctivitis! I've witnessed this personally and in laboratory settings, across five species (equestris, carolinensis, distichus, sagrei, and cristatellus). I would recommend using Arcadia or Exo Terra UVB bulbs.

I have not used this brand with varanids but the type of short wave UVB radiation emitted by the bulbs is not safe.

Here's a link UV Lighting for Reptiles: A new problem with high UVB output fluorescent compact lamps and tubes?

This has remained an issue with Zilla products even recently as 2011.

[totheend]

Originally Posted by AjaMichelle

Don't use Zilla UVB bulbs!!! Especially the "slim Line" t5 bulbs! They kill other species of reptiles regularly (like anoles) by inducing photo-kerato-conjunctivitis! I've witnessed this personally and in laboratory settings, across five species (equestris, carolinensis, distichus, sagrei, and cristatellus). I would recommend using Arcadia or Exo Terra UVB bulbs.

I have not used this brand with varanids but the type of short wave UVB radiation emitted by the bulbs is not safe.

Here's a link UV Lighting for Reptiles: A new problem with high UVB output fluorescent compact lamps and tubes?

This has remained an issue with Zilla products even recently as 2011.

That site was last updated in 2009.

[AjaMichelle]

Originally Posted by totheend

That site was last updated in 2009.

Riiight. I included the link to substantiate my claims, and then I emphasized the following...

Originally Posted by AjaMichelle

Don't use Zilla UVB bulbs!!! Especially the "slim Line" t5 bulbs! They kill other species of reptiles regularly (like anoles) by inducing photo-kerato-conjunctivitis! I've witnessed this personally and in laboratory settings, across five species (equestris, carolinensis, distichus, sagrei, and cristatellus). I would recommend using Arcadia or Exo Terra UVB bulbs.

I have not used this brand with varanids but the type of short wave UVB radiation emitted by the bulbs is not safe.

Here's a link UV Lighting for Reptiles: A new problem with high UVB output fluorescent compact lamps and tubes?

This has remained an issue with Zilla products even recently as 2011.

This is still an issue for Zilla. It has not been resolved. I witnessed the same results with these bulbs in another individual's collection on another forum in 2012.

[reptile man]

Originally Posted by AjaMichelle

Don't use Zilla UVB bulbs!!! Especially the "slim Line" t5 bulbs! They kill other species of reptiles regularly (like anoles) by inducing photo-kerato-conjunctivitis! I've witnessed this personally and in laboratory settings, across five species (equestris, carolinensis, distichus, sagrei, and cristatellus). I would recommend using Arcadia or Exo Terra UVB bulbs.

I have not used this brand with varanids but the type of short wave UVB radiation emitted by the bulbs is not safe.

Here's a link UV Lighting for Reptiles: A new problem with high UVB output fluorescent compact lamps and tubes?

This has remained an issue with Zilla products even recently as 2011.

ok thanks i ordered a reptisun 10.0