Rank #5 in Best Reptile Heat Lamps 2026: 10 Ranked, and One Lumens Figure That Doesn't Add Up
LUCKY HERP 125 W UVA UVB E27 Reptile Heat Bulb
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The LUCKY HERP Reptile UVA UVB Heat Bulb is a 125 W self-ballasted mercury vapour bulb on an E27 base, priced at £28.99 and sitting at number 5 in this guide. Its listing repeats the habit that runs through this category: the product name says 125W, the 'Wattage' field says 125 watts, 'Power Consumption' says 125 Watts, and then 'Light Source Wattage' says 100 Watts. Three fields agree, one does not, and nothing in the listing explains where the 100 W figure comes from or which number the bulb actually draws.
The oddities carry on past the wattage. A screw-in mercury vapour lamp is listed with 'Control Method: App', 'Connectivity Technology: USB' and a 'Controller Type: Push Button' — fields that describe a smart device, not a bulb you screw into a ceramic socket. The rating is 4.4, quoted from 60 ratings, while the star breakdown on the same listing adds up to 100. LUCKY HERP offers a 1 month quality assurance service and asks for a good quality ceramic socket, with no dimmers or rheostats. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out.
How those 60 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £28.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 60 ratings (the star breakdown adds up to 100) |
| Wattage | 125 watts |
| Light Source Wattage (as listed) | 100 Watts |
| Power Consumption | 125 Watts |
| Bulb Base | E27 |
| White Brightness | 1600 Lumens |
| Control Method (as listed) | App |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Purchased until his outdoor run is set up as we don't have the room for the 2 separate which we had before it works a charm and keeps his space at the right temperature and he does go outside for more uva . Great value bulb”
Verified purchase“My tortoise like it he is eating more since I bought it and he seems happy”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Reptile Heat Lamps 2026: 10 Ranked, and One Lumens Figure That Doesn't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How many watts does the LUCKY HERP 125W bulb draw?
The listing gives three different answers: 'Wattage' is 125 watts, 'Power Consumption' is 125 Watts, and 'Light Source Wattage' is 100 Watts. The name and the £28.99 listing both say 125W. Nothing in the copy explains the 100 W figure.
What fitting does it need?
E27. LUCKY HERP asks for a good quality ceramic socket, advises checking the bulb size against your fixture, and states it must not be used with dimmers or rheostats.
Can it be used in a humid enclosure?
Yes. LUCKY HERP says the bulb glass is thicker than on other UVB bulbs, so it can be used in a higher humidity environment. Indoor usage is what the listing states.
What warranty comes with it?
The listing offers a 1 month quality assurance service, with a full refund if you contact customer service.
Which animals is it listed for?
LUCKY HERP names bearded dragons, tortoises, turtles, geckos, iguanas, lizards and chameleons, and says it also suits frogs, toads, snakes and other amphibians.
How bright is it meant to be?
'White Brightness' is listed as 1600 Lumens. LUCKY HERP describes the light colour as daylight and says the bulb produces no harmful UVC.
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