Description

Exo Terra Daytime Heat Lamp – 15 Watt – T10

The Exo Terra Daytime Heat Lamp is designed for use in terrariums. This lamp serves several functions related to maintaining a suitable environment for reptiles and plants within a terrarium. Here’s a breakdown of the key features:

Broad-Spectrum Daylight Lamp: The Exo Terra Daytime Heat Lamp provides a broad spectrum of daylight. This is important for replicating natural sunlight in a terrarium, which is beneficial for both plants and reptiles. The spectrum of light offered by this lamp is conducive to photosynthesis in plants.

Thermoregulation: The lamp creates heat gradients within the terrarium. Heat gradients are important for reptiles to regulate their body temperature effectively. Different areas of the terrarium will have different temperatures, allowing the reptiles to move to the temperature that suits their needs at any given time.

Ambient Temperature Increase: The lamp also contributes to raising the overall ambient air temperature within the terrarium. This helps create a warm and comfortable environment for the reptiles, as many reptiles require specific temperature ranges to thrive.

Stimulation of Breeding Behavior: The UVA (ultraviolet A) light emitted by the lamp plays a role in stimulating breeding behavior in reptiles. UVA light is a component of natural sunlight and has been shown to have positive effects on reptile behavior and well-being.

Combination with Other Lamps: The Exo Terra Daytime Heat Lamp can be combined with other types of lamps, such as Night Glo or Heat Glo, to create a 24-hour light cycle within the terrarium. This cycle helps mimic the natural day-night cycle that reptiles would experience in the wild.

Compatible with Exo Terra Glow Light: The Exo Terra Glow Light is recommended for use with the Exo Terra Incandescent Bulbs, including the Daytime Heat Lamp. This suggests that these products are designed to work well together to provide the best lighting and heating conditions for the terrarium.

In summary, the Exo Terra Daytime Heat Lamp is a versatile lighting and heating solution for terrariums, providing the necessary spectrum of light for plants, helping reptiles regulate their body temperature, and contributing to their overall well-being. It’s important to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions when setting up and using such equipment to ensure the health and safety of the animals and plants in the terrarium.