What UV lamp do bearded dragons require?
In addition to heat and white light, your Bearded Dragon must have access to natural sunlight for good health – it requires a certain spectrum of ultraviolet (UV) light called UVB. UVB is necessary for your Bearded Dragon to make Vitamin D. No artificial light is as good as natural sunlight when it comes to providing UVB, so when the outside temperature on a sunny day is over 70°F, place your Bearded Dragon outside in a secure screen or wire cage with a locking door. Provide some shade and a hiding place within the enclosure. UV rays do not penetrate window glass so Bearded Dragons placed in a sunny window will not receive UV light. If you cannot provide your Bearded Dragon with easy access to bright sunlight, use a special light to provide the necessary UVB light. Fish/aquarium and plant “grow” lights, either incandescent or fluorescent, are not sufficient, since they do NOT produce UVB. You will need a light that emits light in the 290-320 nanometer range. Lights producing only UVB,
