Hi everyone

[Tinkerbell]

Just wandering would it be ok if I used a heat lamp with no light with a dual thermostat as here in the uk it's getting very cold esp at night. I have a uvb lamp, is that enough light wise or do I still need a bulb for light? My baby hermann is 4 mths old.

 

[sibi]

Tortoises can't sleep properly with any light on during the night. It's because of this that members buy a ceramic heat emitter (CHE). It radiates heat without a light. If that's what you have, then by all means, this is what your hermann needs. And if it's on a thermostat, better yet. Nothing can result from using just one object on a dual thermostat. Get your baby warm at night so he can be happy and healthy

 

[Tinkerbell]

http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/rep...s-561/swell-ceramic-heat-emitters-322320.html
This is the heater I'm looking to get. The thermostat will be for the right temperature during the day and the right temperature during the night
http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/rep...-555/microclimate-b1me-thermostat-246412.html
Do you think they'll be ok x

 

[jshaw9_]

Yep that's a ceramic heater and a good thermostat, I'm also in the uk and use the same for my leopard tort

 

[Tinkerbell]

That's good as don't want my little baby getting cold. Thanks x

 

[Tinkerbell]

The thermostat will give me the right temp during the day and also the right temp during the night with the use of a heat lamp so I will take my bulb out as won't need this heat source anymore. Have my UVB bulb so will this be enough light for him

 

[jshaw9_]

What is the uv bulb? Is it a tube?

 

[Tinkerbell]

It's a bulb.

 

[jshaw9_]

Hmmm not sure what you mean-can u post a pic? Is it a twisted bulb? The uv tubes are the best in my opinion.

 

[sibi]

Make sure that the UVb bulb you are or plan to use is not the coil type. The tube is best, and id you want to maintain a consistent nighttime temp, I would suggest you get a temp gun. This will aid you in adjusting the heights of the light and heat sources correctly.