LouieLizard
Member
I am posting this question after having a discussion with KarrieRee about my (apparently rare) good luck with coil UBV.
Any information is appreciated .
I have a three year old bearded dragon who has been kept using an Exo Terra UVB150 26W since I got him as a baby with no other UVB source except when I took him outside like three times ever for five minutes each. Apparently these bulbs do not emit the right kind of wavelengths and can cause eye problems. But my beardie has been perfectly healthy with no obvious health issues. sometimes in the summer his eyes get a little watery, but that is it. I would think that has more to do with shedding or something though as it doesn't happen often. I am planning on getting a reptisun 10.0 UVB though anyway as they are supposed to be better. Is it normal that he has remained healthy this long with a coil bulb? Is there any internal things a should be worried about? Is there any behavior that should change if I get a new bulb?This would be the first --- what kind of coil is being used ? And I would take that question and ask on the board----------- all the people that I have spoke w / regarding coils have had repercussions and they werent good --- the brand and watt bulb--------------? Usually the health issues start by the time they are a year so I am shocked at this news--- and yes there could be damage that we cant see as well but please ask on the board and see what they say I am interested to know this too
Karrie
Any information is appreciated .