Redstrike said:It's unlikely, but possible, tortoises could see wavelengths in this spectrum. I use 2 CHE's to heat the air temps in my enclosure and haven't seen any problems or changes in "normal" captive behavior. I can't think of many other reasonable options for night-time heating outside of infrared light and I'd be willing to bet they don't disturb torts (i.e. they can't visualize infrared light), but who knows!?
Laura said:if you think they can see the light... make sure they have a good hide to go into...
ascott said:I use the night red lights for both of my RFs......they appear to not much care....head relaxed and extended...legs laid out....all but the snoring.....lol......however I can not tell you any scientific reference to if they are negatively affected by the night lights....
terryo said:I always use a CHE for my Ch's and also my Box turtles. Two weeks ago the CHE in the hatchling vivarium went out. The only thing I had was a 75 wt. red bulb until I got a new CHE. So for the three days with the IR the hatchlings were up and about half the night, in the water dish, digging, etc. Usually they sleep through the whole night and come up when I put the lights on. I know this for a fact, because the hatchling viv is in my bedroom on my dresser. I don't know if this means anything or not, but that red light kept me up most of the night too.
pk2610 said:I used the infrared red heat bulb also. I also noticed that my little tort walking around under the bulb around 4 a.m. almost for a whole week or so. But eventually he got used to it and he was able to rest especially now that the weather gets colder. I always have to wake him up in the morning to give him his morning soak.
I would prefer the CHE lamps to the red heat bulb. But I don't have the right fixture for the CHE. Can I used the regular doom clamp lamp and set it on top of my tank over the screen cover?
HollyH8 said:I have an infrared heat bulb that I have on 24/7 but I was curious if this is too bright for my sulcatas to sleep with?