Hi all, first post.

My Mediterranean Spur Thigh male has just come out of hibernation. He's been in the family for 30 years but this is my first winter with him and I need to get him going properly.

He must be over 50 yrs as he was big when my brother bought him.

I know he needs heat and UVB. The dilemma is between a Solar Glo or PowerSun vs separate cheap spots and a UVB tube.

I can't find anywhere the area covered by the different sized reflector units (eg Exo Terra Glo Light S,M.L). He'll have an open table setup and I believe I need to suspend the bulb about 12 inches above his shell.

If I just used cheap spots from Wilco like Tortoiselady, how long a UVB tube do I need and what percentage UVB?

This is a great forum for info but I'm spinning in circles as to what is best for him. He lives outdoors in the summer so this is only a temporary setup until nature can take over.

Also, can the UVB from these tubes or bulbs affect our own eyes?

ALL advice greatly appreciated.