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Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp – 50 W, 75 W, 100 W, 125 W & 150 W
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A classic basking bulb for a hot, focused spot. Zoo Med's double reflector puts up to 35% more heat and light into the beam than a standard bulb, for desert and tropical species that need strong warmth from above.
50, 75, 100, 125, or 150 W
Double reflector for a tight beam
Heat, visible light, and UVA
Standard screw-in base
Part number SL-50
Description
On this page
- 50 to 150 W
- Double reflector
- +35% in the beam
- UVA
These are single bulbs. Twin packs are a separate listing.
At a glance
- Wattage
- 50, 75, 100, 125, or 150 W
- Lamp type
- Incandescent spot with a double reflector
- Light
- Visible light
- Also gives
- UVA
- UVB
- None
- Use
- Daytime basking
- Control
- Thermostat or dimmer
What it does
Focuses heat and light into a tight spot, making a strong basking zone.
Gives off UVA to support natural behaviour, appetite, and activity.
Raises the air temperature so you can build a proper thermal gradient.
Fits most ceramic reptile fixtures and clamp lamps with its standard screw-in base.
Who it suits
Bearded dragons and other desert lizards
Uromastyx and other high-heat lizards
Tortoises and basking turtles, over a land area
Many snakes that benefit from a defined warm basking zone
Choosing a wattage
Wattage | Typical use | Suggested enclosure |
|---|---|---|
50 W | Small enclosures, young reptiles, or species that need moderate basking temperatures | Up to about 20 gal, or smaller PVC enclosures |
75 W | Small to medium enclosures, many geckos and smaller lizards | About 20 to 40 gal, or similar PVC |
100 W | Most medium enclosures and common baskers such as adult bearded dragons | About 40 to 75 gal, or a typical 3 x 2 x 2 ft setup |
125 W | Larger or taller enclosures where more heat must reach the basking spot | Large tanks and larger PVC cages |
150 W | Very large or open enclosures, and high-heat species | Extra large or tall, airy builds |
These are guidelines only. Check basking and ambient temperatures, and adjust the wattage, height, and ventilation for your setup.
Setting it up
Fit the bulb in a heat-rated ceramic fixture or clamp lamp. Do not use a fixture with a plastic socket.
Hang it above a basking surface so your reptile can move in and out of the hot spot freely.
Pair it with a UVB lamp suited to your species.
Run it on a thermostat or dimming control.
Check basking and cool-side temperatures often with a digital thermometer or temperature gun.
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Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp – 2-pack – 50 W, 75 W, 100 W & 125 W
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Questions
Does it give UVB?
No. It gives heat, visible light, and UVA. Most reptiles still need a separate UVB lamp.
Can I put a high-wattage bulb in a small tank?
Usually not. The 125 W and 150 W suit large or tall enclosures. In a small one, start with 50 W or 75 W and adjust.
Do I need a thermostat?
We strongly recommend one, or a dimmer, with any basking bulb, and checking temperatures regularly so your animal never overheats.
| Part number | SL-50 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zoo Med |
| Options | 4 to choose from |
| Shipping weight | 0.3 lb |
| Shipping box | 3 x 2 x 2 in |
| Wattage | 50 Watt |
Box size and weight are the packed carton, for shipping only, not the size of the item itself.
Shipping
Parcels across Canada and the US are priced at checkout from the packed boxes. Pallets and freight we price by hand, usually within one business day, and you pay nothing until you have seen the total. Pickup in Calgary is free.
Returns
14 day returns on eligible unused stock items, return shipping paid by the customer. Built-to-order goods are covered by the construction warranty rather than by returns. Restocking Fees Apply for returns
Warranty
One year warranty on the construction of anything we build.
Questions
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