I have a one and a half year old hermanns and I am confused about uvb requirement. Does this species have a 'high' or 'very high' requirement? Should I be using a Repti Glo 5 or 10? The tube is positioned approx 12" away from the tortoise.
I'm being told different things by different people and books! I want to simulate the natural environment but the 5.0 states it's for tropical reptiles, whereas the 10 is for desert! Help would be appreciated! thanks in advance.
2007-12-12 00:49:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
My belief is the higher the better. There is no UVB bulb that comes close to the UV output of the sun.
2007-12-12 13:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by madsnakeman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UVB is a confusing subject because a lot of it is opinion rather than science.
Hermann's are a 'grassland' species, so use the desert settings for light and heat, but they generally prefer a little more humidity than deserts.
All you have to do is look at their native habitat- scrub grasslands, rocky outcrops, near-desert conditions, etc. to see what they need.
Just make sure it has a shady retreat to get away from the light and heat, and that there is an area of higher humidity to simulate burrows, etc.
2007-12-12 05:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋