What UVB bulb and lighting schedule does my anole need while I'm gone?

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I have an anole (my son caught outside) we've fixed up a nice tank for him. He is super social and has become a pretty neat pet! I have a lamp for him but am given to understand we need a uvb lamp. Since the lizard is from GA, what wattage would we need? We are leaving for a week and want to make sure everything is properly timed

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The ReptiSun 5.0 UVB bulb will provide sufficient UVA/UVB lighting for an anole. Be sure it is not obstructed by glass or plexiglass and replace it every 6 months (it loses strength over time). Leonard should have 12-14 hours or lighting each day. The simplest way to ensure this is to place the tank light and UVB light on a timer. If temps drop below 65 F at night, you'll need a supplemental heat source for the enclosure. A ceramic heat emitter (CHE) will emit heat with no visible light so as to not disturb him at night. You can read more about anole care here: http://www.anapsid.org/anole.html

What UVB bulb and lighting schedule does my anole need while I'm gone?

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