Zoo Med 24975 Avian Sun 5.0 Uvb Compact Fluorescent Lamp, 26W

About Zoo Medical LabratoriesZoo Med is the number one company for reptile products worldwide. They introduced the first American reptile vitamin in 1982 and today hold 8 reptile product patents and 9 aquatic product patents in the USA and internationally with more pending.  Zoo Med invented UVB lighting for reptiles, back in 1993 and which since has become the standard worldwide for Zoos, Veterinarians and the reptile hobbyist. A wide variety of products make up the Zoo Med family including quality products for reptiles, amphibians, fish and birds. Self ballasted UVB fluorescent lamp for use with birds. Beneficial UVB and UVA for psychological health. UVB for vitamin D3 synthesis for calcium metabolism. UVA is to recognize mates and locate food. Maintain normal growth, strong bones, egg production.

The AvianSun 5.0 UVB Compact Fluorescent provides birds with safe levels of beneficial UVB and UVA for physical and psychological health.
UVB enables birds to synthesize vitamin D3 for proper calcium metabolism which is necessary for normal growth, maintenance of strong bones, and egg production.
UVA is visible to birds, enabling them to recognize mates, locate food, and identify different species.
Without UVA, birds are essentially colorblind
Avian Sun Deluxe Floor Pet Lamp is sold separately