What kind of uv light do you need for your bearded dragon?

Answer 1

no they do not (need) UVA its the UVB you NEED to get so your beardie can prosess calcium.If it doesnt have UVB than it will most likely get metalic bone disorder, that means its bones will grow wrong and it will slowly kill your little friend.besides, UVA usally is already in most heat lamps for reptiles.

Answer 2

You need a UVB light. Exo-Terra makes some good ones, and they categorize them by the type of reptile they are intended for (desert, tropical, etc). For a bearded dragon, get the strongest one you can.

The most important part to remember is that the light should be 12" - 18" from the bottom of the cage. Ultraviolet light loses it's strength in a very short distance, and beyond about 18", will be of no use to your bearded dragon.


UVB lights need to be replaced every 6 months or so, as they eventually lose the ability to produce ultraviolet light. They will still light up, but they will be useless.

Answer 3

only if you can touch your toes with your unicorn looking behind you while the magical fairy smells the purple dung that your pirates parrot left during world war 3 while riding a broom the he borrowed from Harry Potter after his quidditch match in asian history.

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Answer 4

A heat light and a UVB light. If it gets really cold at night, I suggest a red lamp.

Answer 5

Most UVB lights are going to be just fine for your bearded dragon. If you are unsure you should consult a pet shop that specializes in bearded dragons.

Answer 6

Yes beardies need both UVA and UVB lighting

Answer 7

a month