What lighting does a caiman need?
Caimans require a day-night period in order to remain healthy, so lights should only be switched on for around 11 to 13 hours a day – about the day-length they would receive in their natural habitat. Some owners feel that it is beneficial to provide a night-light that simulates moonlight. Day light can be provided using incandescent bulbs or fluorescent tubes, or simply natural light if the day-length is long enough. Dim light at night can be provided with coloured incandescent bulbs, or natural moonlight when it’s available. 5.3.2 What about UV light? In the wild, sunlight would also include ultraviolet wavelengths such as UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. These are not emitted by incandescent lights, so it is a good idea to consider at least a fluorescent light that emits both UV-A and UV-B wavelengths. Not everyone considers that these “full spectrum” lights are essential for all crocodilians (many are active primarily at night), but there is some evidence to support the idea that they are benef
