Red or blue light at night?

I am currently using a 75W red light at night to keep the ambient temps from dropping. I have noticed though that he rarely comes out at night when the light is on. Should i switch to a blue moonlight bulb or something simliar, maybe that wont stress him out as much.

I would recommend not using a heat lamp at all at night.

Do you use a UTH (under tank heater) connected to a thermostat?
BPs can see red and blue light so using heat lamps at night actually can cause a lot of stress. I used one for a little while and my BP wouldn't come out at night. As soon as I switched to the UTH he seemed more comfortable and now romes around as he pleases.

Yes I use a UTH on a thermostat, but the ambient temps drop down to around 71 at night. I can't afford a CHE right now so I'm just looking to make it the least amount of stress on him.

i think i mentioned using a CHE in another thread of yours as they don't produce light.
i'm not sure whether beeps can see those colored bulbs or not, which is why i chose a CHE.

EDIT: you just mentioned why you don't have a CHE above. i say just stick with the bulb you have and save up for the CHE.

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

i think i mentioned using a CHE in another thread of yours as they don't produce light.
i'm not sure whether beeps can see those colored bulbs or not, which is why i chose a CHE.

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You did actually, idk if I'm just being paranoid and i have nothing to worry about.

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Originally Posted by spazy2290

Yes I use a UTH on a thermostat, but the ambient temps drop down to around 71 at night. I can't afford a CHE right now so I'm just looking to make it the least amount of stress on him.

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Got it.

I suppose then blue must be a bit better than the red. Obviously a CHE would be the move when you can afford it, but for now I would go with blue light. What kind of enclosure do you have? Is it possible that there is too much ventilation from either an AC, fan, etc.? I have had issues keeping temps up at night but the lowest I've dealt with is the 75-78 range so nothing too terrible. Please keep me updated on what you decide to do! Best of luck bringing the temps up at night!

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Originally Posted by spazy2290

You did actually, idk if I'm just being paranoid and i have nothing to worry about.

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i made an edit to my previous post. don't worry about it right now, but i'd save up for the CHE to ease your mind. :)

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Originally Posted by ebbanflo

Got it.

I suppose then blue must be a bit better than the red. Obviously a CHE would be the move when you can afford it, but for now I would go with blue light. What kind of enclosure do you have? Is it possible that there is too much ventilation from either an AC, fan, etc.? I have had issues keeping temps up at night but the lowest I've dealt with is the 75-78 range so nothing too terrible. Please keep me updated on what you decide to do! Best of luck bringing the temps up at night!

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Exo terra with the top covered in tin foil with enough space for the light to sit on the mesh

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Originally Posted by spazy2290

Exo terra with the top covered in tin foil with enough space for the light to sit on the mesh

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Seems like you're set. I would listen to tttalyor and just purchase a CHE when you can!

When i do get the CHE, what will be the best way to check on him at night without the use of lights/bulbs?