Which light for a common snapper?

[olllie]

Im keeping my biggest snapper inside, because its -4 celcius outside.
But on a Dutch forum here is some misunderstanding about if given vitamines
and minerals in powder form, there's no reason to give some uvB to the herp.
I say ye, but I'm the only one, it seems.

What do you all think?

 

[snakeguy101]

it does not need UVB. Especially if it is outside in the summer anyways.

 

[Miguel]

does not need it. But it is not harmed by it.

 

[Arthur]

I've had mine for 8 years, and had it since it could fit in a coffee can, I don't recall ever having any kind of special light except maybe when I first got him. So I'm going with not really necessary.

I think as long as you are providing a good staple pellet with proper vitamins there isn't much to worry about

 

[olllie]

OK, thanks.

 

[Joe M]

I never have UV on mine for the winter. Just heat. They get plenty of UV outside all summer. But if hes gonna be in for more than 3-4 months i would do it for sure, or he'll start showing that he hasnt had it.