Hey is it ok to put a house lamp on top of cage and face directly in the tank??
07-14-2004, 02:22 PM
elevatethis
Need Help with Lamp!!
Um, what?
07-14-2004, 02:23 PM
gozetec02
Just as long as the screen is strong enough to hold up the lamp. I feed Rats to my ball python.
07-14-2004, 02:48 PM
Brandon.O
you use a house lamp ?? Does it put off much heat ?
07-14-2004, 02:59 PM
rex322
i wuld think it puts off heat, but it wuldnt reflect it in the right direction i dont think. dont try to cheat your way out of it, go buy a heat lamp. IMO if you aint gonna do it right, dont do it at all
07-14-2004, 03:15 PM
elevatethis
I agree rex, in the nicest way possibly I think that this girl has no idea what she has gotten into.
07-14-2004, 03:16 PM
Tigergenesis
Do you want to use it to provide heat or viewing light?
07-14-2004, 03:32 PM
Smynx
Good question, Tiger. Chica, too much light can stress out a ball python since they are nocturnal by nature. If you want a lamp to provide heat, you can get a fairly cheap ($5-$10) utility light hood at WalMart that will do a much better job than an ordinary house lamp. I would suggest using an infrared bulb, however, so that you don't stress out the snake.
