Share your gift ideas, because I am a bit stumped.

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    11 months ago

    My in-laws are in Arizona where there are scorpions. I’m giving them a powerful blacklight flashlight so we can go look for them when it gets dark out.

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      11 months ago

      They are also great for spotting certain mushrooms/lichens! Try pointing it at a tree to see the blotches of natural sunscreen growing on them

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      11 months ago

      Be aware that powerful UV flashlights (especially the no-name Chinese ones) can also damage your eyes quickly without you noticing. Better ones will come with protective glasses.

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        11 months ago

        To be clear UV flashlights are NOT the same as blacklight flashlights. However I totally agree if you are getting a UV light source for some reason, eye and possibly skin protection is a fantastic idea

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          I mean, black light (aka wood’s light when fitted with a special filter) is UV-A. Hence it is important to educate people.