the full spectrum UV lights for reptiles

[bradwss4]

I was always hesitant to buy a UV light for my snakes because I was never absolutely sure if it even did anything for them. But since I'm here now, I thought I'd ask. Do these lights actually give these animals some of the vitamins that are needed, and do they actually brighten your animals colors too as I have heard sales people at petstores state? Thanks in advance for your answers, Brad

[ChrisBallPython]

this is the question i asked before and ppl told me that snake dont need UV light cux they are nocturnal, they always hide in the daytime.
when i figured out, i just return my UV light on next day.....but my friend just keep using the UV light, so, everything depend on yourself.
wht kind of snake u have there and if u can, just post some pic of ur snake, i 'd like to see it, hope it helps u!!!!!=)

[bradwss4]

Well since I have this light I'll go ahead and use it and see if it actually does brighten their colors anyhow. Thanks Chris

[bradwss4]

And to answer your question, I have a red tail boa and a rainbow boa, and am looking to get an argentine boa if I can find a breeder. I don't have any pictures of them to post yet sorry.

[Bry]

Providing a UV bulb helps a reptile produce safe levels of Vit. D3. It's said to be safer than providing vitamin supplementation, i.e. RepCal, MinerAll, etc. which can be easily overdosed by accident. UV is more of a necessity for diurnal reptiles that are not carnivorous. Carnivorous reptiles get all the vitamins they need from their prey. But, providing UV lighting to carnivores won't hurt, it just won't be necessary.

Bry