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For open‐topped enclosures or when there is no material between the bulb and the animal:

1 Use a T8 5–12% bulb at distances up to 15 inches between the bulb and the animal; for distances over 15 inches, a T8 12–14% or T5 10% bulb may be required.

2 Provide a UVB and heat gradient with the UVB bulb covering one‐third to three‐quarters of the cage length/depth.

3 Turn UVB light on for 10–12–hours daily.

For enclosures with a screen/mesh between the bulb and the animal:

1 Use a T8 10–12% bulb at distances up to 15 inches between the bulb and the animal; for distances over 15 inches, a T8 12–14% or T5 10% bulb may be required.

2 Provide a UVB and heat gradient with the UVB bulb covering one‐third to three‐quarters of the cage length/depth.

3 Turn UVB light on for 10–12 hours daily.

Note: Depending on the type of mesh, there may be a 30–50% reduction in UVB, which must be taken into consideration when selecting the bulb. The use of a UVB radiometer is more critical when the bulb is placed above a mesh to determine the actual UVB exposure.