Buy Ultraviolet Light for Reptiles in Beverly Hills

Reptiles make terrific pets, but  they aren't always easy to care for. You won't need to take your reptile for a walk everyday, but you will need to supply it with a healthy environment with the ideal reptile heating and lighting. And to do that, you will need the reptile heating and lighting equipment from a store you can trust.

There is a basic reason reptiles require extra heat: Reptiles are cold-blooded. They can not regulate their body heat. In nature, reptiles regulate their body heat by changing their environment. They get sun on a rock. They burrow into the ground. But reptiles in a cage do not have that choice. They need you to provide heat for them. Some reptiles, like geckos and ball pythons, require supplemental heat 24/7.

Reptile heating isn't quite as straightforward as placing a heating system in a cage. Many heaters emit light. Using them to keep a pet reptile warm can be like producing 24-hour daylight, so your pet would certainly not have a normal cycle of activity and rest. Heating for reptiles at night needs to come from an infrared source, like a heated ceramic, as opposed to from a heat lamp. On the other hand, reptiles you keep indoors also require additional lighting. They need the same wavelengths of light given by sunshine so their bodies can make vitamin D. They need a daytime light source along with a supplementary heat source all the time. And different reptiles need different reptile heating and lighting. Here is a rundown of reptile heating and lighting requirements by species.

Ball python heating and lighting: Ball pythons need 8 to 12 hours of light on a daily basis, with a number of breaks of 1 to 2 hours during the day. They like a nocturnal light to imitate conditions in the wild; infrared light is great at night (just not a glowing light bulb).

Bearded dragon heating and lighting: Bearded dragons need continuous heat, ideally from a ceramic heat source 24 hours a day. They also like to be able to indulge in the "sun light" you give with an incandescent bulb, but make sure it's only turned on during the day.

Chameleon heating and lighting: Chameleons absolutely needs to have UV-B light during the day so their bodies can make vitamin D. They like lower temperatures at night from an infrared bulb.

Corn snake heating and lighting: Corn snakes need 8 to 12 hours of light every day with a "night light" or infrared light at night. Don't give them too much white light.

Gecko heating and lighting: Geckos are nocturnal, so they do not need lights that provide UV-B. A regular incandescent bulb for daytime lighting works great, but they need ceramic heat or a nocturnal heat bulb at all hours.

You will find everything you need for keeping your reptile happy & healthy at Premier Pet Supply in Beverly Hills, MI. We can help you keep your pet reptile well-fed, cozy, and healthy for many years to come.