Arcadia - 12% Dessert D3 reptile lamp T5

The Arcadia D3 Desert 12% Reptile T5 lamp is a HO (high output) fluorescent lamp with an essential relationship between daylight (7000 Kelvin) and invisible to the human eye ultraviolet radiation . The present UV radiation reptiles and amphibians need to stay healthy. The amount of UV radiation depends on the type of animal and their natural habitat.

It UVA light provides a natural-looking environment, recognition of conspecifics, other animals and food. The present UVB rays provide an absorption of vitamin D3 in the body (via synthesis of the skin). D3 ensures that calcium is absorbed during digestion. Not exposing the animals to UVB radiation can cause a deficiency of essential nutrients and can lead to diseases, deformities or premature death due to housing errors.

The T5 HO fluorescent lamps have a diameter of 16 mm and are easy to install in a special T5 fixture or with a fluorescent ballast. Fluorescent lamps are available in different sizes, allowing larger surfaces in the terrarium or paludarium to be illuminated.

Around the Light intensity and/or to increase UV output, it is advisable to use reflectors and/or to place several T5 lamps together. T5 HO fluorescent lamps hardly emit any heat, which is why it is necessary to combine these lamps with a heat lamp or heat spot to create a sunbathing area.

These lamps are extremely suitable for reptiles that are originally found in steppe or desert (dessert) areas that are exposed to high UV radiation.

Lifespan
The Arcadia D3 Desert 12% Reptile T5 lamp usually has a long burning time. The UV emission is limited, which is why we recommend replacing the lamp every ± 12 months.

Guarantee
Lamps are consumables, which means that lamps are legally excluded from the warranty.