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This lamp's output is calibrated to serve that behaviour, providing UVA and UVB at levels appropriate for species that would never voluntarily bask under an open sky. It supports animals that are active at dusk, dawn, or through the night, without overwhelming them with intensity suited to arid-zone baskers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUVA, UVB and the Visible Spectrum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UVB100 T5 VHO combines UVA and UVB output with a well-balanced visible light spectrum, replicating the relevant portions of natural sunlight that these animals would encounter in the wild. UVA plays a direct role in stimulating natural behaviours — feeding response, activity levels, and reproductive behaviour — while the UVB component drives Vitamin D3 synthesis and calcium metabolism. Without adequate UVB, captive animals are at significant risk of Metabolic Bone Disease; this lamp is designed to address that risk directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVery High Output — T5 Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a T5 VHO tube, this lamp delivers meaningfully stronger UVA and UVB output than standard T8 tubes or compact energy-saving alternatives. That increased intensity gives the UV greater penetration depth, making the range well suited to taller terrariums and setups where a mesh or screen top may reduce transmission. A unique phosphor blend is used to replicate the solar UVB spectrum as closely as possible. Exo Terra recommend pairing this lamp with their T5 Terrarium Top for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLongevity and Consistency\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUV output from fluorescent lamps degrades before the tube visibly dims — a common cause of deficiency in captive reptiles. 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Manufactured in Germany across a range of sizes to suit enclosures of different scale, this lamp delivers intense, sustained UVA and UVB output alongside a well-balanced visible light spectrum that closely replicates natural solar conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Mesophotic Zone Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReptiles inhabiting partially shaded, dappled-light environments have evolved precise basking behaviours — moving in and out of light to regulate body temperature and UVB intake without overheating. The UVB200 T5 VHO is calibrated to replicate that sunlight-and-shade balance, supporting the physiological needs of species that require meaningful UV exposure without the intensity of open-desert or mountain-top conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUVA and UVB That Goes Further\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a Very High Output T5, this lamp surpasses the UVA and UVB emission levels of standard T8 tubes and energy-saving alternatives. 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