question on lighting

im in malaysia, and due to the tropical climate, i dont require heaters.
i also dont have lighting for the enclosure, i just use a normal stand lamp in the room which is set quite dim.
i got a new enclosure which 4ftx2ft and thinking of setting a night lamp with it. my question is, having been used to the constant day/night cycle, what will the effect be when the photoperiod is disrupted? will it have a negative effect on my bp?

looking forward to hear all your advice, thanks.

Bp's are nocturnal creatures, so it will probably have a negative effect on your bp. You can get a red light (a true red bulb, not a party bulb) and put that in the enclosure instead if you want to run it all day and all night. Otherwise, I suggest you get a electronic timer (I don't know where you can find one in malaysia). that you can plug the light into so it will turn itself off and on automatically.

I know that Zoomed makes a red light basking bulb. The theory is that repiles can't see the wavelength, and so it has no effect. I use one the red light bulbs myself (to provide more heat). My bp always comes out of his hide and night and wanders around in his cage.

thanks Schlyne. im thinking of getting a night glow bulb which is blue and is meant for nocturnal reptiles. the make is terra reptiles, not if sure youve seen or used their products but its a US co.

My BP is very active almost everynight except during shed or after feed. the reason that i havent installed any lighting so far is due to the heat, its hot and humid enough as it is here, so im concerned of the extra heat that will be generated, but i also want to have a good view of her when shes out and about. currently, i just switch on the lamp in the room only when i want to see her. otherwise its totally dark.
i can try find an electronic timer and maybe increase the lighting period gradually, would that be a good idea? i just would like to keep stress to a minimum.

For what it's worth, fluorescent lights put out very little heat, so you can get a fluorescent fixture and black light for viewing your snake at night without stressing it. I have that for my geckos.

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Originally Posted by Marla

For what it's worth, fluorescent lights put out very little heat, so you can get a fluorescent fixture and black light for viewing your snake at night without stressing it.

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thanks Marla but hows the black light? dont think ive seen one.