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Which kind of basking bulb gives a reptile both heat and UV light?

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  1. Ceramic heat emitter
  2. Mercury vapor lamp
  3. Infrared heat panel

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  1. Merck Veterinary Manual (pet owner): Providing a Home for a Reptile www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/reptiles/providing-a-home-for-a-reptile Checked 2026-10-11.

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