{"id":1098,"date":"2018-12-22T03:33:07","date_gmt":"2018-12-22T03:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2021-05-24T17:06:10","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T17:06:10","slug":"uvb-lighting-for-frogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/uvb-lighting-for-frogs\/","title":{"rendered":"UVB Lighting For Frogs: Do They Need It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Lighting for amphibians is a subject I’ve been meaning to cover for a while. It’s one of those topics that many people disagree about. Most of the disagreement is about nocturnal species and whether or not they actually need UVB; some sources say they do while others believe they don’t. I’ll do my best to explain both sides but most importantly, I’ll try to present the correct information in a way that’s easy to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I usually try to give you, the reader, a short, precise answer at the beginning of a page (in case you don’t have time to read the whole thing). “An answer to what”, you ask? Well, on this page, I’ll be answering the question “Do frogs need UVB light?” Unfortunately, this isn’t an easy topic to summarize in a short answer. Regardless, I’ll do my best to keep my short answer short<\/em> and to-the-point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The short answer is this; frogs benefit from UVB light whether they’re a nocturnal species or not. Even the small amount of UVB that pierces through a jungle canopy can prove beneficial in boosting Vitamin D3 in reptiles and amphibians.<\/strong> So long as the correct bulb is used and your frogs have places to escape direct light, I recommend it. A 2.0 UVB bulb above their enclosure is great. Position plants and branches strategically to give your frog a place to hide from direct light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now you’ve read the short answer, I encourage you to check out the rest of the page. I’ll explain why UVB is beneficial to reptiles and amphibians and go into greater detail about the different types of bulbs and light fixtures. Finally, at the end of the page, I’ll tell you what setup I’m using for my Red-Eyed Tree Frog enclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UVB: How It Benefits Reptiles & Amphibians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
UVB or “UV-B” is ultraviolet light with wavelengths between the 290 – 320 nanometer range. When reptiles and amphibians are exposed to UVB, it allows them to product Vitamin D3. This also helps with the calcium they need in order to have strong bones. Different species require different amounts of exposure; some need to bask in the sun while others can absorb enough UVB in a short amounts of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t