basking bulb

Currently building my Hermans tortoise table to upgrade him from his current 4x2. I read somewhere that it’s recommended to use a heat emitter vs a basking bulb. Any thoughts ? I have Arcadia lighting for UVB and smart LEDs for the live plants so I wouldn’t mind losing the light of the basking...

do i need a basking bulb if i have the arcadia t5 12% desert uvb strip light and a arcadia ceramic heat emitter, i also have a arcadia mercury vapour d3 uvb/uva while i wait for my t5 to arrive should i leave the mercury one on while i have the t5 and che? it is about 50cm from the floor of the...

Hi guys , this is the new enclosure I have been using . @Tom has suggested me different basking lamp , which I will rep;ace this with in 2 days after I receive. As I am from India we have good temps and sunlight hence I am giving him 1 hr in my lawn , under supervision where he also hides under...

This might be a stupid question, but here we go.... I have this Arcadia Solar Basking Floodlight in 100w and I am trying to get a spare. The problem is that none of the Finnish stores have the exact one I currently have in stock. Most of them sell this ARCADIA - BASKING SOLAR 100W (FLOOD), and...

i have a 5-7 month old baby sulcata tortoise, i am worried he is sleeping too much. He eats then seems to wander around for about 5-10 minutes then he hides under his light to nap for hours. I believe that the temperature is too low.(Maybe stress is a factor?) Also was wondering the best way to...

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/light-bulbs/incandescent-bulbs/3002268?qtyRequested=1 @ Walt's Ace Hardware is the wattage for the bulb fine? apparently it's also dimmable according to the specifications on the page. i was thinking of pairing it with a 250 watt...

would these be viable for a basking bulb? or anyone has experience with using this kind? would i need a dome?

Hi All, I got some amazing help with my last post so thought I’d ask you guys anoth question. I have just bought the T5 pro kit 24w tube light and I’m now wondering what basking light to use. I have a heat only one at the moment but I’m wondering if that’s all I need or would I be better with...

So I've had Fezzik about a month now (~4yo, 4.5" male russian), and I inherited various lights and lighting setups that are not good. He had a red floodlight that was 75 watts that he very much likes sitting under, but it only got the spot underneath into the mid 80s. I replaced it with a 100...

I can't seem to find any incandescent flood light bulbs that are local or available to ship to me. Any recommendations on alternative lighting for a basking spot? I was wondering if anyone has used a CHE bulb for the basking spot or if that wouldn't work. I'm getting a baby eastern Hermann's...

Hello, I'm currently trying to set up my adult Russian's new 8x3ft wooden vivarium but would really appreciate some advice on a few things please before I move him in there: - There seems to be little black bugs all in the orchid bark, like really tiny flies. Does anyone know how I can get rid...

Hi! I have a 20 year old read ear slider turtle that has she'll rot. I wasn't aware that the turtle needs an UVB light in addition to the basking spot light. The turtle received a D3 shot treatment and the shell improved over the summer because she's outside. Now that fall is coming, I'm in a...

I live in California and apparently these are banned? I'm so confused. If I'm looking for regular basking bulbs what's the difference between "incandescent equivalent" and the incandescent that can't be shipped to me?? Help me, I don't know things.

Ok so I have been looking at about a thousand threads now about lighting and there are so many different opinions my Brain is gonna explode! I will be getting a Redfoot hatchling soon and want everything to be perfect when he/she arrives! Right now I have a enclosure that is 3 feet long 2 feet...

Hey all! Just thought I'd give you all an update on my little Alaska since you all gave me some great advice. So I bought her a new, higher watt bulb and it worked magic! Within the first 5 mins of turning it on Alaska opened her eyes by herself and started walking around and eating some food...