Reptile Habitat Upgrade Supplies

Start with anything damaged, overdue for replacement or no longer meeting your reptile’s needs. Check basking and cool-side temperatures, humidity, UVB lamp age and access to hiding spots. Address heating and lighting gaps before changing furnishings, then check the readings again after each upgrade.

For daytime basking heat, browse reptile basking bulbs. If you need a compatible lamp holder or hood, check reptile lighting fixtures. For bedding that suits your animal’s moisture and digging needs, explore reptile habitat substrates. For sheltered resting spots, shop reptile hides and shelters.

No. A fluorescent UVB kit provides ultraviolet light, while a basking heat lamp supplies concentrated warmth. The Arcadia Pro T5 kits shown here are not substitutes for a heat source. Plan both around your species’ care requirements, and control the heat source with a compatible thermostat.

Choose by your reptile’s UVB needs and the lamp’s installed distance—not by assuming a higher percentage is better. The Dragon 14% kit and ShadeDweller 7% kit serve different setups. Follow Arcadia’s species and mounting guidance, account for any mesh between the lamp and animal, and provide shaded retreat areas. A suitable UV Index meter can help verify exposure where your reptile basks.

Yes, when it reaches the manufacturer’s replacement interval. Visible light does not tell you how much UVB a lamp is producing. Arcadia specifies a 12-month lamp life under normal use for the Pro T5 Dragon and ShadeDweller lamps featured here. Record the installation date and follow the instructions for your particular lamp.