More lighting questions

[Zanderp]

I was wondering do these lights work at all if there is no mesh in between the light and the lizard?
https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en...ct-desert-reptile-lamp-14898.html?cgid=500110

 

[Janelle]

The compacts simply don’t give off enough UVB to sustain a beardie. Some people use them in an emergency, temporary situation for traveling or something like that, but not for everyday use.