Lucky Herp T5 UVB 10.0 Reptile Light Bulb 24 Watt UVA UVB Fluorescent Lamp Tube For Desert Lizards And Turtles 22 Inches 2 Pack
Why you'll like it
- Prevents Metabolic Bone Disease — The ten percent UVB output promotes essential Vitamin D3 synthesis and calcium absorption for healthy bone growth
- Stimulates Natural Behaviors — Emits thirty percent UVA light to mimic natural sunlight, boosting your reptile's appetite, activity levels, and mating instincts
- Broader Basking Coverage — The upgraded twenty-two inch T5 fluorescent tube design illuminates a larger terrarium area with high efficiency
- Long Lasting Performance — Engineered with advanced technology that slows ultraviolet decay, ensuring stable output for up to ten thousand hours
Product details
Description
The Lucky Herp T5 UVB 10.0 Reptile Light Bulb provides essential lighting for desert-dwelling reptiles housed in indoor terrariums. This professional-grade fluorescent lamp tube emits ten percent UVB and thirty percent UVA radiation, precisely simulating the intense natural sunlight found in arid environments.
It is specifically engineered for desert reptiles, including bearded dragons, tortoises, chameleons, and various lizard species that require high ultraviolet exposure. The specialized thirty percent UVA output encourages natural behaviors, stimulates appetite, and supports overall wellbeing, while the ten percent UVB output is crucial for Vitamin D3 synthesis and optimal calcium absorption, effectively preventing metabolic bone disease.
Featuring upgraded T5 fluorescent technology, these twenty-two inch lamps offer a broader illumination area and slower ultraviolet degradation compared to standard bulbs, maintaining reliable performance for up to ten thousand hours. This authentic USA imported twin pack ensures reptile enthusiasts in India can establish a safe, healthy, and highly effective basking environment for their exotic pets.
How to use
- Install the twenty-two inch T5 tube into a compatible T5 reptile light fixture.
- Position the fixture roughly twelve to eighteen inches above the basking area, adjusting based on the presence of a mesh terrarium screen.
- Keep the light active for eight to twelve hours daily to simulate a natural day-night cycle.
- Replace the fluorescent tube every six to twelve months, as the invisible UVB output degrades over time even while the visible light remains active.
Ingredients
High-transmittance quartz glass, mercury vapor, inert gas fill, aluminum end caps, internal ultraviolet-reflective phosphor coating.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | LUCKY HERP |
|---|---|
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
Is 10.0 or 5.0 UVB better for bearded dragons?
A 10.0 UVB light is better for bearded dragons because they are desert-dwelling reptiles that require high levels of ultraviolet radiation. A 5.0 UVB light is designed for tropical or forest species and does not provide sufficient intensity for an arid habitat setup.
What is a T5 bulb for reptiles?
A T5 bulb is a high-output, slim fluorescent tube that measures five-eighths of an inch in diameter. For reptiles, T5 bulbs are preferred over older T8 bulbs because they deliver stronger ultraviolet penetration, wider light distribution, and slower UVB output degradation over time.
How often should you replace a T5 UVB reptile light?
You should replace a T5 UVB reptile light every six to twelve months. Although the bulb may continue to emit visible light for up to ten thousand hours, the invisible UVB output degrades significantly over time and will eventually fail to provide the required therapeutic benefits.
Are these Lucky Herp T5 UVB lights authentic imports available in India?
Yes, these Lucky Herp lights are authentic USA imports. Dropy sources these premium reptile care products directly from the United States, ensuring Indian pet hobbyists receive genuine, high-quality, and reliable terrarium lighting for their exotic reptiles.
What specific reptile species are you housing with a 10.0 UVB bulb?
The 10.0 UVB bulb is specifically tailored for desert and arid-dwelling reptile species. This includes bearded dragons, tortoises, uromastyx, chameleons, and certain desert-dwelling lizards or turtles that naturally thrive under intense, unfiltered sunlight.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.