Exo Terra Reptile UVB200 Compact Lamp

The ET Reptile UVB 200 Compact 26w is a high-output UVB compact lamp built for desert-dwelling reptiles and other species with demanding UV requirements. At 26 watts, this bulb delivers a very high D3 Yield Index, making it a serious tool for keepers who need more than a standard UVB lamp can offer.

Built for High UV Demand

Desert reptiles — bearded dragons, uromastyx, agamids — experience intense, unfiltered sunlight in the wild. This lamp is designed specifically to replicate those conditions, producing UVB output at a level that supports robust Vitamin D3 photosynthesis. It is not a general-purpose bulb; it is intended for species where high UV exposure is a genuine biological requirement.

Vitamin D3 and Calcium Absorption

The high D3 Yield Index means the lamp drives Vitamin D3 synthesis efficiently, which in turn supports calcium absorption and helps protect against metabolic bone disease. For keepers managing species prone to calcium deficiency, this level of UVB output makes a tangible difference to long-term animal health.

Extended UVB Penetration

The enhanced UVB penetration distance makes this compact lamp well suited to taller vivariums or enclosures fitted with denser mesh screens, which can reduce UVB transmission from lower-output bulbs. Keepers running deeper setups will find this lamp maintains usable UVB levels at a greater distance from the source than standard compact UVB options.

Pairing for Full-Spectrum Output

For best results, this lamp can be combined with a separate natural light or reptile vision bulb to complement the UVB output with appropriate visual light. This approach gives keepers control over both the UV and visible light spectrum within the enclosure.

For any keeper housing high-UV-demand desert reptiles, the ET Reptile UVB 200 Compact 26w offers the output needed to meet those requirements reliably — in a compact form factor that fits standard fixtures.