Repti-Zoo Tropical Lamp 5.0 UVB 15W - E27 bulb

Why use UVB lighting in a terrarium?
UVB lighting is essential for the healthy life of most reptiles from desert and tropical regions. Above all, it stimulates the synthesis of vitamin D3, and additionally enhances appetite, activity, and reproductive behaviors, helps recognize the environment and sexual partners, aids in foraging for food, and increases the vitality and activity of the animal.

What can go wrong without UVB lighting?
Birds and reptiles, unlike humans, have appropriate receptors to perceive the ultraviolet range. An animal may lose its orientation in space, become aggressive, or lethargic in the absence of UVB light. Additionally, a lack of UV rays can lead to various diseases, including bone rickets.

Which animals is the UVB 5.0 15W bulb suitable for?
All species of reptiles and amphibians from tropical, subtropical, and semi-desert regions. This includes young chameleons and bearded dragons, most diurnal geckos, snakes, mammals, some amphibians, all turtles, and scorpions.

At what height should it be installed?
The bulb works effectively at a height of 15 to 60 cm.

Is the UVB Repti-Zoo bulb better than others?
It has greater power and better emission of UVB and UVA light rays.
UVB bulbs Repti-Zoo have passed the rigorous American ELT certification and have been successfully sold in the American market since 2015.

Is the bulb different from others available on the market?
It has greater power and emits more UVB rays, which contributes to a better ratio of µW per cm². The built-in next-generation ballast does not cause flickering of light when turned on and significantly extends the lifespan and effectiveness of the bulb. The electronic components are produced in Japan.

Why do bulbs from other manufacturers often fail?
Inside the housing, there is complex electronics that maintains the fluorescent part at the correct voltage and current. These components are usually of poor quality and do not have the appropriate certifications.



Repti-Zoo is the brand of the largest manufacturer of terrarium equipment in the world. Most well-known and respected companies.Its products can be found among the offerings of the best brands from around the world, including from Germany, England, Australia, the USA, and Japan. Recently, products from this brand have also been available to customers under the official manufacturer name - Repti-Zoo.
It is a top-class brand whose products are created with the collaboration of world-class herpetologists, making them appealing not only to well-known companies but also to private breeders. Repti-Zoo is a pioneer of new solutions that are well-regarded by customers.