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Basking and UV Bulb Advice

jjdonini

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Hello fellow repti lovers,

What brands does everyone use in regards to basking and UV bulbs? I am very dissatisfied with the Zilla Brand that I have in my local shops. Several have burnt out in a matter of DAYS from purchase!
I use my bulbs for tortoises when they are stuck inside in the harsher cold months.

Thank you!
 
I have used exoterra though a friend of mine said he found mercury vapor bulbs from a grow shop with proper uvb and spectrum for fraction of the cost of pet shop ones.
 
back when I kept species that required UVB I used and was very happy with Zoomed Reptisun 5.0s
 
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