Description
xOverview
Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Mini is a compact 13 watt lamp designed for desert and basking reptiles. It delivers 10% UVB and 30% UVA across a full spectrum, helping recreate natural sunlight in your enclosure. The lamp uses UVB transmitting quartz glass to maximize UVB penetration, ensuring your reptile receives usable ultraviolet light in a small, space efficient form factor.
One notable feature is its ballast free design. The cool burning bulb screws into standard sockets, and it can be oriented vertically or horizontally inside your reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture. This flexibility makes it easy to position the basking lamp right where your reptile spends most of its time, whether you maintain a compact vivarium or a larger setup.
What it offers
- For all desert and basking reptile species
- 10 UVB output and 30 UVA output for a full spectrum glow
- UVB transmitting quartz glass supports UVB penetration in compact fixtures
- Cool burning and ballast free for simple installation
In practical terms, this lamp creates a warm, bright basking spot that encourages visible activity and regular feeding behaviors. While outcomes vary by species and setup, UVB and UVA exposure in appropriate intensities can align with reptiles natural daylight needs, potentially supporting daytime exploration and appetite during daylight hours.
Best practices and setup ideas
- Position the lamp over the basking zone to create a distinct warm microclimate for your reptile
- Choose vertical or horizontal mounting to fit tight enclosures or larger hood installations
- Pair with a proper enclosure thermometer and hygrometer to monitor heat and humidity balance
Compatibility and care are straightforward with this fixture. The 13W size fits many compact enclosures, while the UVB and UVA blend mirrors a natural daylight experience, offering a balance of brightness and spectrum that supports everyday activities like feeding, exploration, and social interactions within the terrarium.
FAQ
Q: What reptiles is this lamp suitable for?
A: Ideal for desert and basking reptiles, it delivers 10 UVB and 30 UVA to support daytime exposure in enclosures.
Q: How do you install the ReptiSun Mini 13W?
A: It screws into standard sockets, is ballast-free, and can mount vertically or horizontally in a hood or clamp fixture.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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