Are these any useful to the tortoise world lol?

[haidao88]

Saw these for 4/$1 thought it was cheap any uses?


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[Spn785]

No, CFL bulbs can hurt a tortoise's eyes.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Maybe if you have a planted enclosure, they might help the plants. If anything, they could brighten the enclosure.

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No, CFL bulbs can hurt a tortoise's eyes.

Cancel my info. I hadn't realized these were coils.

 

[haidao88]

Yea they are Coil but covered with a thick plastic outer layer of some kind


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[Spn785]

Still I wouldn't risk it. If I can see that it is a coil bulb through the plastic and packaging then the light from it will probably still be damaging. (I'm legally blind which is why I say that.)

 

[haidao88]

Sounds good thanks for the advice, I just wasn't too sure, I Alrdy have a good light setup I believe, but I have come to realize after owning a tortoise I tend to lookout for random things whenever going anywhere putting ideas together for an ever more improving environment.


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[Spn785]

Sounds good thanks for the advice, I just wasn't too sure, I Alrdy have a good light setup I believe, but I have come to realize after owning a tortoise I tend to lookout for random things whenever going anywhere putting ideas together for an ever more improving environment.


My tortoise Peach hates apples

That is good. I do the same thing.

 

[theelectraco]

Also 14 watts won't do much for heat anyways.

 

[jaizei]

Still I wouldn't risk it. If I can see that it is a coil bulb through the plastic and packaging then the light from it will probably still be damaging. (I'm legally blind which is why I say that.)

This logic makes no sense. Glass and plexi are see through as well. Doesn't stop them from blocking UV.

I doubt that bulb would pose a significant risk.

Also 14 watts won't do much for heat anyways.

That's one of the biggest benefits of using fluorescent lights, I don't see why you assume it's a drawback. They are good for ambient light without heat.

 

[Tom]

Whether I was looking for heat, light, or UV, this is not the bulb I would choose.

 

[haidao88]

Yea lol I run a powersun and a Che so I know I don't need. But the forum is so useful never hurts to ask for opinions


My tortoise Peach hates apples

 

[Sterling Thunder]

On the CFL bulbs, we have them in the house, but they are at 10 feet up. The habitat won't have them though, is that a problem or will I be ok. I can replace them all (which would stink as I just got them) if I have too.

 

[Tom]

On the CFL bulbs, we have them in the house, but they are at 10 feet up. The habitat won't have them though, is that a problem or will I be ok. I can replace them all (which would stink as I just got them) if I have too.

Should be fine. It's the UV ones mounted inches from the reptile that cause the problems.