Zilla Fluorescent Coil Bulb Desert 20 Watts
$19.99
Price: $19.99
(as of Nov 05, 2025 16:25:16 UTC – Details)
The Zilla Pro Series UVB/UVA Bulbs give out high levels of UVB and UVA which are required for animals with high UVB needs and benefit all living species. When it comes to the health of your reptile, the UVB light provided by a Desert 50 Bulb (50 microwatts per second/cm2) is as essential for long term wellness of your desert or high UVB needs reptiles. Tropical 25 Bulbs provide tropical species with a full dosage of UVB (25 microwatts per second/cm2) along with essential UVA light. Zilla Pro Series bulbs are designed for 3500 hours or twelve full months of average use.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 6.6 x 8.9 x 3 inches; 3.2 ounces
Item model number : 100111410
Department : Lighting
Date First Available : January 22, 2008
Manufacturer : Central Garden & Pet
ASIN : B001F97ISM
Best Sellers Rank: #89,986 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #277 in Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Lighting
Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 259 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Provides UVB light rays which are required for many reptiles to metabolize essential calcium
Full spectrum lighting enhances natural colors of the animal and environment
Energy efficient bulb which lowers energy costs (replace every 12 months to ensure proper UVB levels)
Coil bulb design fits most standard incandescent bulb sockets
Perfect for Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx, Desert Tortoises, and other desert species
Zilla Pro Series Desert 50 Bulbs provide a full dosage of UVB (50 micro-watts per second/cm2) along with essential UVA light
Ideal for desert dwelling reptiles that require UVB/UVA lighting
Customers say
Customers find the light bulb fantastic, particularly noting that turtles thrive with it. However, the lifespan receives mixed feedback – while some report it lasts at least 6 months, others mention it barely lasts a month.
John –
reptile light
Works well. Light has not died nor has my reptile so I can not complain. I recently bought a zilla kit that comes with the lights and fixtures and the tank. Like a starter kit. This bulb is better than the one that came with my kit. If the junk bulbs that came with your kit make you think poorly of zilla they do make good stuff. I don’t know if they give junk bulbs in there kit though just so you buy more or what. This replacement bulb is good to go.
WS –
Works well when used properly. HEED WARNING
These bulbs have helped me to save a tortoise who came to me with multiple deformities from lack of proper UVB and nutrition. However, people buying them for the first time need to understand that the UV is much more intense from these compact florescent bulbs than from straight ones. If you install this bulb at the same height you would place a standard bulb, you will end up with animals with “sunburned” eyes. There’s a lot of info out there saying that CF bulbs are dangerous. They’re not — IF placed appropriately. Placed too close, they can cause blindness
M&J E. –
PLEASE READ! BUY ZILLA!
I recently discovered that Exo Terra UVB bulbs have almost no UV output!!! I was very upset after using them for years. I have switched to Zilla bulbs and will continue to use them for many years to come.A little backstory. A licensed veterinary technician that I work with has a lot of reptiles and a passion for exotics. She bought a meter that reads UV output and Exo Terra bulbs have almost none. Nothing compared to what they advertise. Zilla bulbs held up to their promise. I’m very hurt by the ordeal and will now invest my money in Zilla products. I’m sure my tortoise will be thankful, too.
Nate –
Fantastic!
I’ve had Themis, my breaded dragon, for 6 years now. Before I had gotten her my brother had (still does have) his own beardie. He chose to for the first 6 months or so of owning his bearded dragon to use ExoTerra dessert uvb bulbs for her. Now I’m not sure what exactly caused this, but during those 6 months he went through 7 or 8 uvb bulbs with the longest lasting 2 months and the shortest less than a week. In none of these cases did he break the bulb, it simply went out or wouldn’t turn back on in the morning. Also, we tried changing lamps to see if that was the cause however it wasn’t. So when I got my beardie five months after him I made sure to stear clear of the brand he had gotten. Obviously the brand I chose was Zillas dessert uvb bulb! I was very afraid that the bulb was going to break fairly often like it had with my brother and I’d spent almost double on this bulb than he was paying for his so that made me extra worried. Because of my concern I kept tabs on the bulb in all the ways an uneducated on the matter young teenager could and would check the brightness of the bulb every day as well as how the bulb looked and take a picture of both once a week (and I was going to every day if something odd seemed to happen, but it never did). These bulbs are fantastic! I have never had a problem with them in the years that I’ve had my baby Themis. Actually, I’ve never once even had a zilla uvb bulb go out on me. Not even when I didn’t have the money to get a new one when it really needed replacing. The one thing I must say is I replace mine every 6 months apposed to 12 months. I find that after 6 months the light is significantly dimmer, the curls of the bulb seem more gray when compared to a new bulb, and I find it to be oddly funny that the base of the bulb turns a sort of tan. In my experience zilla makes an exceptional dessert uvb bulb and will always be my go to for uvb bulbs!!
Amazon Customer –
AS DESCRIBED
Bulb was as described. No problems works great.
Dise –
Wiz loves it
What is UBV bulb for my dual basking dome. Wiz, my turtle, it’s a great amount of heat and UVB rays.
Mike O’Risal –
Thick & Sheer Like Anything
It’s so thick and sheer!
Jeremiah Schmidt –
It would be 5 but I had a defective bulb
It would be 5 stars but one bulb doesn’t work
Carmen R –
I needed it for my turtle, so I am so happy I found one specially made for her! Thank you!
Nathalie Livernois –
exactement ce dont javais besoin et en bonne etat
Kayla Oakes –
Light bulb was brokenVery disappointed