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Brand:
Arcadia
Product Code:
11537
The Arcadia Natural Sunlight 2% light, available from 123 Aquatics satisfies the needs of reptiles for ultra-violet light, for the benefit of their long-term health and development.
In its natural environment, a reptile has exposure to direct light from the sun, which as well as being composed of the visual light that we are familiar with, also has a significant content of ultra-violet light.
This UV energy is an important factor, as it drives a chemical reaction in the skin, which results in the formation of vitamin D3, without which calcium metabolism cannot occur correctly, and the skeleton of the animal cannot develop correctly.
When a captive reptile is not exposed to sunlight, then the resulting lack of vitamin D3 can cause the bones to become weak and mis-shapen and other hard structures, such as scales, claws, and the carapace of tortoises or turtles would also be adversely affected without sunlight.
Example species that would benefit from the natural sunlight lamp are
Pythons and Boas
Corn Snakes
King Snakes
Garter Snakes
Rat Snakes
Leopard Geckoes
Amphibians, Arachnids, and Insects
You can buy an Arcadia NAtural Sunlight light from us, alternatively please see our range of Reptile UV Lights.
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