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What does Merck say about special lighting for corn snakes and ball pythons?

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  1. None required, but broad-spectrum light is recommended
  2. UVB light must never be used
  3. They need a red bulb all day and night

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  1. Important Husbandry Requirements for Selected Reptiles www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/important-husbandry-requirements-for-selected-reptiles Checked 2026-10-11.

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