{"product_id":"rs-compact-lamp-zone-3-13w","title":"Reptile Systems Compact Lamp Zone 3 13w UVB Bulb for Reptile Vivariums","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe RS Compact Lamp Zone 3 13w is a self-ballasted UVB compact lamp designed for reptile keepers housing species that need meaningful UV exposure in their vivarium. At 13w, it delivers Zone 3-level UVB output — suited to reptiles that occupy open, sun-exposed environments and require reliable UV to drive vitamin D3 synthesis and support calcium metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eZone 3 UV Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lamp produces a UVI of approximately 2.8 at 30cm, placing it firmly in the range required by desert-dwelling and open-habitat species. That level of UVB exposure supports bone health and helps prevent deficiency-related conditions that are common where lighting is inadequate or ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone 3 UVB output: UVI of approximately 2.8 at 30cm, suitable for higher-UV-requirement species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13w self-ballasted design: fits standard E27 screw sockets with no external ballast required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-spectrum illumination: strong colour rendering so animals appear natural and vivid under the light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact form factor: well-suited to smaller and medium-sized vivariums where space is limited but UV output cannot be compromised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLamp Replacement and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUVB output degrades over time even when the lamp still produces visible light. Replace the RS Compact Lamp Zone 3 13w every 6–9 months to ensure your animal continues to receive effective UVB levels throughout the lamp's service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lamp is a practical choice for bearded dragons, day geckos, and other Zone 3 reptiles that require higher-energy UVB in their enclosure. If you keep species from open, sun-exposed habitats, this compact lamp delivers the output their physiology demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraightforward to fit and effective where it matters, the RS Compact Lamp Zone 3 13w gives keepers a dependable way to meet the lighting and UVB needs of their animals without overcomplicating the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54148076437841,"sku":"LRC301","price":15.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/rs-compact-lamp-zone-3-13w","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}