Uva/uvb

Ryan · 05-13-2007, 08:26 PM

alright everyone I have a question. Since the Xenochrophis vittatus my friend purchased (I am prob. going to get the other 2 they had at the pet store after my dad builds me the enclosure I asked him to) is a diurnal hunter, does she need UVA/UVB light? Ive searched through out the site and other pages and didnt find anything. well some sites said the light helped them and others said it didnt. I just want to know what is best for the animal

Ryan..

ssssnakeluvr · 05-13-2007, 08:39 PM

I've never known snakes to need the uva/uvb lighting....mainly lizards and turtles....

Elliot · 05-13-2007, 09:28 PM

I just use a regular light bulb and my snake has done fine like this for over a year, so I wouldn'y worry about buying the expensive "reptile' bulbs.

Elliot

Cazador · 05-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Everything I've read says UV lighting isn't necessary for snakes. With that said, I normally provide full spectrum lighting, even though in some of my enclosures, the full spectrum lighting shines through glass, which would block our the UV rays.

Elliot,
You changed your avatar

. Are those llamas in a station wagon?

Stefan-A · 05-14-2007, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazador

, the full spectrum lighting shines through glass, which would block our the UV rays.

Only B and C.

mikm · 05-14-2007, 07:01 AM

Same here Rick ... I use full spectrum lighting as well, though all I have read indicates 'not necessary'...

marian

ssssnakeluvr · 05-14-2007, 07:07 AM

I have never used uvb bulbs...my snakes always have done good, have been keeping snakes since 1980. I don't know if it makes a difference....

mikm · 05-14-2007, 08:31 AM

Hey Don ... I should have prefaced my last post with the fact that I like the 'look, the light' of the full spectrum as well. Since I only keep the two small colonies that does not present a great (unnecassary) expense for me.

enjoy your day !!!

marian

adamanteus · 05-14-2007, 12:33 PM

I also use full spectrum bulbs, mainly so that my vivs are versatile and can house lizards if need be.

Ryan · 05-14-2007, 02:42 PM

Thanks everyone, thats all i needed to know.

05-13-2007, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ryan Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: May 2007 Location: From Patterson Ca, currently Stockton Ca Posts: 6 Country:	Uva/uvb alright everyone I have a question. Since the Xenochrophis vittatus my friend purchased (I am prob. going to get the other 2 they had at the pet store after my dad builds me the enclosure I asked him to) is a diurnal hunter, does she need UVA/UVB light? Ive searched through out the site and other pages and didnt find anything. well some sites said the light helped them and others said it didnt. I just want to know what is best for the animal Ryan.. __________________ "Don't worry son everyone does it, even me" My dad.

05-13-2007, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,476 Country:	Re: Uva/uvb I've never known snakes to need the uva/uvb lighting....mainly lizards and turtles....

05-13-2007, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elliot Old and wise snake Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 1,007 Country:	Re: Uva/uvb I just use a regular light bulb and my snake has done fine like this for over a year, so I wouldn'y worry about buying the expensive "reptile' bulbs. Elliot __________________ 1.1 T.p.orarius 0.0.1 T.s.pallidulus 0.1 Eublepharis macularius Shine on you crazy diamond

05-13-2007, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: Uva/uvb Everything I've read says UV lighting isn't necessary for snakes. With that said, I normally provide full spectrum lighting, even though in some of my enclosures, the full spectrum lighting shines through glass, which would block our the UV rays. Elliot, You changed your avatar . Are those llamas in a station wagon?

05-14-2007, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikm Subadult snake Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 355 Country:	Re: Uva/uvb Same here Rick ... I use full spectrum lighting as well, though all I have read indicates 'not necessary'... marian

05-14-2007, 07:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,476 Country:	Re: Uva/uvb I have never used uvb bulbs...my snakes always have done good, have been keeping snakes since 1980. I don't know if it makes a difference....

05-14-2007, 08:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
mikm Subadult snake Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 355 Country:	Re: Uva/uvb Hey Don ... I should have prefaced my last post with the fact that I like the 'look, the light' of the full spectrum as well. Since I only keep the two small colonies that does not present a great (unnecassary) expense for me. enjoy your day !!! marian

05-14-2007, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 6,674 Country:	Re: Uva/uvb I also use full spectrum bulbs, mainly so that my vivs are versatile and can house lizards if need be. __________________ James.

05-14-2007, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ryan Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: May 2007 Location: From Patterson Ca, currently Stockton Ca Posts: 6 Country:	Re: Uva/uvb Thanks everyone, thats all i needed to know. __________________ "Don't worry son everyone does it, even me" My dad.

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