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Post by WillemsMom on Nov 17, 2003 14:59:45 GMT -8
The warm end of Will's enclosure has UVB rays everywhere according to my Solar UVB meter. Depending how I hold it, the meter can read 107 UVBs from the coil fluorescent. The heat is consistent and ok at 97 on his basking limb. Should I be concerned about too many UVB rays?
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Post by dominick on Nov 17, 2003 19:45:28 GMT -8
Hi Nancy-
well in all my research, I've never heard anyone mention too much UVB. It's usually just the opposite, never enough. So you may be breaking-ground here. LOL
Tesa?
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Post by Tesa on Nov 18, 2003 4:07:55 GMT -8
I've read (but can't remember the source) about UVB and burns.... BUT Going back to those meter readings... "readings of UV-B in Florida on June 1st reached 450 microwatts per square inch" I don't know how much is TOO much, but 97-107 doesn't compare to natural sunlight at 450. So it's certainly nothing to worry about.  |
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Post by WillemsMom on Nov 18, 2003 7:10:47 GMT -8
Thank you both! I believe the the fluorescent coils are very much worth trying. My meter readings seem to verify what PowerSun is saying about their flood Merc lamps. UVB just fills the area if the bulb isn't too distant. I'll measure the output if anyone would like.
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Post by GHOST on Nov 20, 2003 7:08:07 GMT -8
It has been noted that UV exposure is still readily available under shaded areas though the intensity of the UV is less prominent. If the iguana has some sort of sanctuary that it can go to , to removes itself from direct exposure, then it will do so if it feels it is necessary.
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