About lighting...

[djmosier]

Okay, I may be a bit slow, but I am so confused. I know that pacman frogs cannot have UVA/UVB light; (what is the difference between those two, anyway?) I have a red light for night, but nothing during the day. Wacca was moved to a room that gets little to no traffic, but it's not as bright as the room where she was initially. (I moved her because she was sick and stressed.) Now I'm afraid she's not getting enough light. Should I get her a light for during the day, and if so, what kind and what wattage?

[GrifTheGreat]

Okay, I may be a bit slow, but I am so confused. I know that pacman frogs cannot have UVA/UVB light; (what is the difference between those two, anyway?) I have a red light for night, but nothing during the day. Wacca was moved to a room that gets little to no traffic, but it's not as bright as the room where she was initially. (I moved her because she was sick and stressed.) Now I'm afraid she's not getting enough light. Should I get her a light for during the day, and if so, what kind and what wattage?

All the frog needs is a 12 hour day night cycle so you could just turn on a low power lamp in that room during the day and it should suffice.

UVA/UVB are forms of radiation. UVA/UVB are only visible to some species of amphibians and reptiles. Even to birds and insects. They can be harmful if overexposed to them. They help contribute to the production of Vitamin D/D3 which assists in the metabolization of calcium to bone. These are forms of Ultraviolet radiation. Nocturnal species do not need exposure to these radiation forms because thry are adapted to life in dim or no light. They gain Vitamin D3 in other ways.

[djmosier]

Thank you for clearing that up. I happen to have an extra lamp that I'll use for her. (What wattage would you advise?)

Thanks, also, for the UVA/UVB information. I have an agama lizard, which requires UV light. I ordered one online, but haven't received it yet.

[GrifTheGreat]

Nothing over 50 watts. It doesn't have to be used for heat. Just to light the room the frog is in. You can use infrared bulbs for heat 24/7.

[djmosier]

Okay. Thanks.