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95: Are UV LED Reptile Bulbs Safe? | John Courteney-Smith MRSB

95: Are UV LED Reptile Bulbs Safe? | John Courteney-Smith MRSB

FromAnimals at Home Network


95: Are UV LED Reptile Bulbs Safe? | John Courteney-Smith MRSB

FromAnimals at Home Network

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Length:
82 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

John Courteney-Smith MRSB, Head of Science and Innovation at Arcadia Reptile returns to the podcast! In this episode, John discusses the true definition of "bioactivity", common myths and mistakes that are made with bioactive setups, and whether or not bioactivity is necessary or important. The second half of the discussion revolves around UV LED lighting. John shares what the latest science says about UV-producing LED bulbs, whether or not they are safe to use and potential problems generated through their use. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/95-jcs/
Released:
Jul 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a nature-based podcast network and is currently the home of several podcast programs: The Animals at Home Podcast hosted by Dillon Perron, Animals Everywhere hosted by Bryce Broom, Reptiles & Research Podcast hosted by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Project Herpetoculture hosted by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss breeding, reptile husbandry, scientific research, wildlife conservation, and more!