In this video, Moshe Levy, VP of Marketing at Solar Light, addresses one of the most common questions we’re asked by reptile owners: Which meter do I need for reptile husbandry, the Model 6.2R Reptile UVB Lamp Meter or the Model 6.5R Reptile UV Index Meter?
Well, ideally, reptile keepers will want both meters, and here’s why: The Model 6.5R Reptile UV Index Meter's erythemally weighted action spectrum is extremely close to the action spectrum for vitamin D3 synthesis, so it is the ideal tool to determine proper UV dose for your reptile, per the appropriate Ferguson Zone for the species. In fact, the 6.5R's readings can function as a proxy for the vitamin D3-producing ability of the habitat's light source. Meanwhile, the Model 6.2R Reptile UVB Lamp Meter is ideally suited to determine if UVB lamps are performing to manufacturer's specifications, gauge their intensity, and measure their aging over time. So, in short, use the Model 6.5R to determine proper UV dose for the animal, and use the Model 6.2R to determine UVB lamp output.
Our website ( https://www.solarmeter.com/links/ ) is full of research papers about this subject by Dr. Frances Baines and others.
Here at Solar Light, we’re very proud that our instruments are used by leading herpetologists, breeders, and reptile enthusiasts all over the world to ensure that these amazing animals thrive and live long, healthy lives. For more technical information on our products, please visit our website www.solarmeter.com or feel free to drop us a line at info@solarmeter.com.
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