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Description: A vacuum tube encases a tungsten resistance
filament. When turned on, an electric current passes
through the filament. As the filament heats up, it emits
light.
Incandescent Bulbs are the most widely
used lighting source for lizard habitats. This bulb
does not emit the needed UVB rays, and should only be
used as a heating source. Incandescent bulbs are perfect
is used in combination with a full-spectrum flourescent
bulb.
Most pet stores offer three types of incandescent
bulbs: a normal daylight bulb, a basking spotlight,
and a tight beam basking spotlight. |
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