Complete HID kit for reptiles – bulb + ballast

The complete HID kit for reptiles is the option for anyone starting HID lighting from scratch: bulb, electronic ballast and ceramic lamp holder come together and ready to go, with no need to hunt for compatible parts. A single lamp provides warmth, UVB, UVA and visible light across the full spectrum to species that need lots of radiation and high temperatures: bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), tortoises, monitors, Uromastyx spp. and tegus (Salvator merianae).

What does the complete HID kit include?

• HID bulb: 35W, 50W or 70W, depending on the vivarium and the species.
• Electronic ballast: specific to HID, of the same wattage as the bulb.
• Ceramic lamp holder: with wiring fitted and a switch.

To decide on the wattage, the table by vivarium size can be found in the HID bulb listing, which also compares this technology with other lamps.

How do you use the HID kit correctly?

The complete HID kit is not plugged into a thermostat and, once switched on, it should run for at least 4 hours in a row before being turned off. Place the lamp at a distance suited to the chosen wattage so that the radiation is not excessive. That way, the bulb lasts more than a year.