Lighting and Heating

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Lightis an important aspect of keeping your pet and any plants in the tank alive. In nature, reptiles and amphibians have evolved to take advantage of sunlight in many different ways, primarily as a source of heat and UVB radiation, both of which aid metabolic processes. In captivity, lighting is primarily used with three different goals in mind: to provide heat, to provide UVB radiation, or as lighting for live plants. Any vivarium plants will need lighting to stay healthy and alive.

Heat

Insects Reptiles are ectothermic (aka cold-blooded), meaning that they are dependent on their environment to regulate their temperature. There are a variety of ways to provide this much-needed heat in captivity. There are several different heating products we offer to meet the needs of your pets