Proper lighting is an essential part of a reptile’s environment. It is vital for the reptile’s overall health, including feeding behavior, activity level, and skin maintenance. Because captive reptiles are not exposed to adequate levels of sunlight, their housing system must be equipped with a source of full-spectrum ultraviolet (UV) light that will provide them with the proper type and amount of light that they need to be healthy. All diurnal (active during the day) and some nocturnal (active at …