using branches from outside and enclosure lighting

[baldegale]

figured id put these into one post instead of making multiple.

so: i found these branches in my garage and i wanted to use them in my hognose enclosure, i tried taking as much of the bark/moss off as i could. i still have to bake them.


my next question: does anyone have any suggestions of a small (10” or shorter) cheap (~$20) light to use in the enclosure purely for day/night cycle? preferably LED but im open to anything. i was thinking of just buying LED strip lights and cutting them to length


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[redshepherd]

About the lighting: you can always buy a bulb cage and just have the bulb fixture in the enclosure. And just have a daylight bulb or one of those energy saving ones.
In my opinion, that would look a lot better than strip lights.

[baldegale]

About the lighting: you can always buy a bulb cage and just have the bulb fixture in the enclosure. And just have a daylight bulb or one of those energy saving ones.
In my opinion, that would look a lot better than strip lights.

i literally just found this, would just have to find a plug for it, itd be perfect



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[Bogertophis]

You might want to check the 'big box' home improvement stores for "under (kitchen) counter" lights?

[baldegale]

You might want to check the 'big box' home improvement stores for "under (kitchen) counter" lights?

i was looking at those too, but i dont know if they’re bright enough? most of those are about 100lumens which is the equivalent to a flash light really

i was looking at the battery ones especially because less holes to drill ya feel? but i doubt the batteries would last long


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[Bogertophis]

Honestly, snakes don't light bright lights, nor do they need them for light cycle. Many people just put a light in so they can see better when they clean the cage
but it's not actually for the snake.

If the LED lights are battery powered, they should last a long time...LED's don't use as much powerl

[baldegale]

Honestly, snakes don't light bright lights, nor do they need them for light cycle. Many people just put a light in so they can see better when they clean the cage
but it's not actually for the snake.

If the LED lights are battery powered, they should last a long time...LED's don't use as much powerl

yeah i know, also for viewing pleasure! it might not be too bad considering the enclosure is going to be white and reflective.


i know, but it only takes 3 AAA batteries, i had some tiny “fairy lights” and they only lasted 12 hours on 3 AA


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[Bogertophis]

You might look into rechargeable batteries too?

[baldegale]

You might look into rechargeable batteries too?

thatd be a good idea yeah, use some good velcro for the light, use them during the day, and charge them overnight


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[baldegale]

You might look into rechargeable batteries too?

http://www.reptilebasics.com/led-cag...ight-strip-12/ this seems good, might be worth to spend the extra $5


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