Is this the right UV bulb for my 3 month old Redfoot?

[djfriends]

I have two of the UV bulks and one heat emitter in the tank. The tank is 3’x18”x18x.
The UV bulb is 10.0 Desert UV 26W
Please let me know if this is too much for my baby, or if I need to just turn one on only. Thanks.

 

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[ZEROPILOT]

No
That's a coiled bulb.
A CFL.
They are known to cause eye issues and even blindness. Discontinue it right away.
You need a linear strip T5 HO UVB. Something like in this photo

 

[djfriends]

No
That's a coiled bulb.
A CFL.
They are known to cause eye issues and even blindness. Discontinue it right away.
You need a linear strip T5 HO UVB. Something like in this photo

Hi and thanks.
The enclosure and setup was sold to us at the reptile store. And unfortunately the enclosure only allows for stew in bulbs as there is no opening on the top for a linear. Is there a correct screw in bulb that does the same as the strip light?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hi and thanks.
The enclosure and setup was sold to us at the reptile store. And unfortunately the enclosure only allows for stew in bulbs as there is no opening on the top for a linear. Is there a correct screw in bulb that does the same as the strip light?

No screw in type bulb is adequate.
A few hours a week of real sunlight can replace a UVB light altogether for a Redfoot.
So. There's that option.
Does the bulb socket have a wattage rating on it? Is it ceramic or metal?
Your best bet might be a CHE for heat and a standard, LED light bulb for light.
Redfoot need a temperature of 80 to 84 and dislike bright lights.
A CHE can be used day and night. Since it provides warmth with no light. The LED bulb will produce light with no added heat.
Perfect.
As long as you supplement the UVB.

PET STORES sell what they have. It's almost always the wrong stuff.