Full spectrum lighting is crucial for the health and well-being of reptiles, as well as aiding in photosynthesis and growth of live plants in bioactive enclosures. Reptiles require specific wavelengths of light for proper growth, metabolism, behavioural patterns and regulating circadian rhythms, helping them to maintain normal patterns of activity and rest.

It is now widely accepted that all reptiles, even nocturnal species, benefit from UVB lighting to synthesize vitamin D3, which is essential for calcium metabolism and overall health.