Arcadia Mercury Vapour D3 Basking Lamp

The Arcadia Mercury Vapour D3 Basking Lamp is an outstanding basking lamp, sometimes called a linear UV Lamp. This basking lamp is the 2nd generation of D3 UV Basking Lamp from Arcadia and it offers incredible efficiency while creating idyllic UV-rich basking spots. UV light bulbs generate heat, light and ultraviolet light all from a single lamp, saving you from buying separate bulbs to manage all of these essential reptile care factors. These lamps also offer a healthy dose of UV light, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin D3 into your reptile’s body. This ensure they can utilise the calcium calcium in their diet to grow healthy and strong. Without an effective UV provision, your reptile is at risk of metabolic bone disease. The average life of a D3 UV Basking Lamp is around 6,000 hours or 8 months of continuous usage. However, used with an effective terrarium light controller, that you regularly switch on or off to create an adequate temperature gradient, we would expect the bulb to last a year or longer. Mercury vapour bulbs are exactly what they sound like, glass bulbs filled with mercury vapour which project a full spectrum light. Mercury Vapour bulbs are safe when they are kept intact, given sufficient room and hung in a vertical position. The vertical position allows convection currents to circulate within the bulb, prolonging its lifespan. As with all Mercury Vapour Bulbs, these cannot be used with a thermostat or external ballast and should only be used in large enclosures, or open-top tables. The Arcadia D3 Basking Lamp is designed for use above a large well-ventilated vivaria. Suitable for Bearded Dragons and Tortoises. Product Care:  Unplug from the mains and allow to cool. Gently wipe with a dry cloth to clean away any dust. Warnings and Safety:  Please follow the supplied instructions for setup and safety.