horn frog questions!!!

[MRS.LooneyTune]

hi im wanting a horn frog and i was wondering iif a reptiglow 5.0 strip light would be okay for one??
thankyou

[jennlovesfrogs]

yes, just keep an eye on the temps!

[MRS.LooneyTune]

cheers

[Frosch828]

I didn't know you had to light up a horned's enclosure.
I thought they were like asian painted bullfrogs and tiger salamanders...they didn't need heat or light.
Ah well, learning something new every day!

[jennlovesfrogs]

it's not essential, but also I don't think it does any harm, it is needed however if you are using real plants. I only really use it for my benefit, it's so I can see my little guy!

[Dan Bristow]

i wouldnt go higher than a 2% uv for a horned frog,infact i wouldnt bother at all. especially if its an albino as it'll damage its eyes. temps need to be about 80-85F for horned frogs

[jennlovesfrogs]

well yes, that is true, using a high uv bulb for an albino horned frog can cause damage to their eyes. my horned frog isn't an albino and I only use a 2%, but provided there is enough ground coverage and hiding spots, there would be no reason why you couldn't use a 5% I keep my temps up between those gradients just using room temp and the light bulb.

[Frosch828]

oh right thanks...!

[MRS.LooneyTune]

Originally Posted by jennlovesfrogs

well yes, that is true, using a high uv bulb for an albino horned frog can cause damage to their eyes. my horned frog isn't an albino and I only use a 2%, but provided there is enough ground coverage and hiding spots, there would be no reason why you couldn't use a 5% I keep my temps up between those gradients just using room temp and the light bulb.

so you are saying that 5% is okay?? lol, im confused.

are u selling a horn frog, or kno anyone??

thanku

[MRS.LooneyTune]

Originally Posted by jennlovesfrogs

well yes, that is true, using a high uv bulb for an albino horned frog can cause damage to their eyes. my horned frog isn't an albino and I only use a 2%, but provided there is enough ground coverage and hiding spots, there would be no reason why you couldn't use a 5% I keep my temps up between those gradients just using room temp and the light bulb.

i could put my newt in that tank, but i dunno if he can have 5.0, he is a taddeled tailed newt, and put my horn frog in the tank my newt is in, and that light is a high output aquarium light??