{"id":540,"date":"2021-07-21T18:12:13","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T18:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/?p=540"},"modified":"2022-10-19T13:33:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T13:33:59","slug":"do-crested-geckos-need-uvb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/do-crested-geckos-need-uvb\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Crested Geckos Need UVB? Guide to Light Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’re a reptile pet enthusiast, you’ll know that some species of lizards require UVB lighting in their tank setup to keep them healthy. However, not all lizards have the same requirements. Crested geckos – for example – are a common reptile pet, but when setting up their enclosure, the requirements are a lot different from those of other lizards. So, do crested geckos need UVB?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crested geckos do not need UVB because they are nocturnal, but basking them in low-level UVB lighting for 2-6 hours per day can improve their overall health. You do not need to provide any special lighting and heating for the lizards to be happy and healthy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo crested geckos need UVB or UVA?<\/h2>\n\n\n