Lighting - Incandescent
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Description: A vacuum tube
encases a tungsten resistance filament. When turned
on, an electric current passes through the filament.
As the filament heats up, it emits light. |
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| Incandescent
Bulbs are the most widely used lighting source
for lizard habitats. This bulb does not emit the needed
UVB rays, and should only be used as a heating source.
Incandescent bulbs are perfect is used in combination
with a full-spectrum flourescent bulb. |
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| Most
pet stores offer three types of incandescent bulbs:
a normal daylight bulb, a basking spotlight, and a tight
beam basking spotlight. |
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