Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp 13 Watts UVB and UVA Desert Reptile Terrarium Bulb
Why you'll like it
- Enhanced Calcium Synthesis — 10% UVB output simulates natural desert sunlight to prevent metabolic bone disease
- Stimulates Natural Behaviors — 30% UVA output improves appetite, activity levels, and mating behaviors
- Maximum Ray Penetration — Transmitting quartz glass allows highest possible UVB output efficiency
- Space-Saving Installation — Mini compact design requires no separate ballast and fits standard E26 threaded sockets
- Versatile Mounting Options — Cool-burning design allows for both vertical or horizontal orientation in reptile hoods
Product details
Description
Provide your desert-dwelling reptiles with the essential lighting they need to thrive. The Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp is a premium 13-watt bulb engineered specifically for species requiring high UVB and UVA exposure.
Utilizing advanced UVB-transmitting quartz glass, this compact lamp ensures maximum ray penetration, aiding in vital Vitamin D3 synthesis and preventing metabolic bone disease. Designed for nano enclosures or space-restricted terrariums, it accommodates species like Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx, and tortoises.
This cool-burning fluorescent bulb features a standard screw-in Edison base, allowing for easy installation in traditional lighting fixtures or mini deep-dome hoods without requiring a separate ballast. Give your exotic pets authentic, professional-grade habitat lighting imported directly from the USA to mimic their natural basking environment.
How to use
- Screw the lamp securely into a standard threaded socket or mini deep-dome fixture.
- Position the bulb vertically or horizontally in your reptile hood, ensuring it sits within 9 to 12 inches of your pet's primary basking area.
- Keep the lamp illuminated for 10 to 12 hours daily to maintain a natural daylight cycle.
- For optimal UVB output efficiency, replace the bulb every 10 to 12 months of regular daily use.
Ingredients
Borosilicate and quartz glass body, compact fluorescent mercury vapor arc tube, integrated electronic ballast, standard brass Edison screw base.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Zoo Med |
|---|---|
| UPC | 097612340112 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What species of reptile do you keep?
This 13-watt mini compact bulb is specifically designed for desert-dwelling and basking reptile species. It is ideal for Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx, tortoises, and other desert reptiles housed in space-restricted or nano terrariums that require high-intensity UVB penetration.
What are the dimensions of your terrarium?
The Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 Mini bulb is optimized for smaller terrariums, nano tanks, and compact enclosures. Because its effective UVB range is up to 9 to 12 inches from the animal, it is perfect for setups where a standard-sized linear tube or larger CFL bulb will not fit.
What type of lamp fixture are you currently using?
This lamp features a standard screw-in base and does not require a separate external ballast. It is engineered to fit perfectly inside mini deep-dome lamp fixtures, clamp lamps, or naturalistic terrarium hoods that support standard threaded sockets.
Is this Zoo Med ReptiSun bulb available as an authentic USA import in India?
Yes, Dropy India sources this product directly from the USA, guaranteeing that you receive a 100% authentic Zoo Med reptile terrarium bulb. Every import undergoes strict quality checks to ensure Indian reptile hobbyists get original, premium-tier habitat lighting.
How often should this compact fluorescent UVB lamp be replaced?
Even though the bulb may continue to emit visible light, its beneficial UVB output decays over time. To ensure your desert reptiles receive adequate UV rays for calcium metabolism, it is highly recommended to replace the bulb every 10 to 12 months under normal daily use.
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.