LUCKY HERP UVA+UVB Full Spectrum Vapor Heat Lamp, 100 Watt, Clear, Self-Ballasted, for Reptile and Amphibian

This reptile heat lamp is a 100W self-ballasted mercury vapor bulb that emits heat, UVA, UVB and visible light from a single E26-socket fitting. Terrarium setups for snakes, toads, frogs, chameleons, lizards, iguanas, geckos, turtles, tortoises and bearded dragons can use it. UVB output is 1000 uW/cm², and the lamp uses no control gear because the ballast is built in.

What the 100W mercury vapor bulb does

• The lamp emits heat, UVA, UVB and visible light together (F3). Its UVB output measures 1000 uW/cm² (F2).
• The bulb is self-ballasted, so it starts on its own and needs no separate control gear (F5, F19).
• It emits no harmful UVC (F4).
• The glass is thicker than that of other UVB bulbs (F8).
• It can be used in environments with higher humidity (F7).
• The internal thermal switch turns the lamp off if it overheats and normally switches it on again automatically after cooling (F20).

How to use the vapor heat lamp

Install the lamp in a vertical position only, in a good quality ceramic socket, after checking that the bulb size matches the fixture (F23, F10, F11). A minimum distance of approximately 30–40 cm should be kept from the reptiles, and the terrarium must include cooler sections the animals can retreat to at any time (F13, F14).

For first-time use, begin with 30 minutes of radiation per day and increase gradually over 2–3 weeks to up to 3 hours per day, depending on species; if required, the lamp can serve as all-day lighting for a maximum of 10 hours per day (F15, F16). Full radiation capacity is reached in about 5 minutes of warm-up (F18). Avoid overheating the terrarium, do not use dimmers or rheostats, and do not switch the bulb on and off repeatedly (F17, F12, F25). If the lamp switches off and stays off or flickers, cut the power and let it cool for 10–15 minutes before restoring it (F21). The bulb is very hot during use, so keep it out of the reach of children, never spray it with water and do not touch it (F22, F24).

Checks before you buy

The lamp fits an E26 socket, the standard US medium base, and needs a ceramic socket of good quality; dimmers and rheostats are not suitable (F9, F10, F12). The bulb must be mounted vertically and kept at least about 30–40 cm from the animals, with cooler areas available in the terrarium (F23, F13, F14). The terrarium should not overheat, and the lamp should be placed where children cannot reach it (F17, F22).

Questions about this 100W reptile bulb

What socket does the bulb need?

The bulb fits an E26 socket, and the brand calls for a good quality ceramic socket (F9, F10).

Does it need a separate ballast?

No. The lamp is self-ballasted and starts on its own without control gear (F5, F19).

How far should the lamp be from the reptiles?

Keep a minimum distance of approximately 30–40 cm from the animals (F13).

How long should it run on first use?

Start with 30 minutes of radiation per day, then increase gradually over 2–3 weeks to up to 3 hours per day, depending on species (F15).

Can it be used with a dimmer?

No. The lamp must not be used with dimmers or rheostats (F12).

What animals is it suitable for?

F6 is the range the brand provides for animals such as geckos, iguanas, lizards, chameleons, bearded dragons, tortoises and turtles, as well as frogs, toads and snakes.