overhead lamp/lighting

Well, like I said before, I'd always go with an UTH. They're cheaper, easier to control, and just (to me) make more sense since the snake needs heat on its stomach for better digestion.

I can't wait to see everything all set up, whichever route you choose. :D

how would a black light stress out the snake? its the least bright out of all the lights.. and my snake has been just fine with one.. you can leave it on all the time.. and you dont have to turn it on or off or switch it with another light.. you said you were gonna get a 15 gallon tank right? i use a 16 gallon and the 50 watt black light works very well for me

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Originally Posted by 51-50 Python

how would a black light stress out the snake? its the least bright out of all the lights.. and my snake has been just fine with one.. you can leave it on all the time.. and you dont have to turn it on or off or switch it with another light.. you said you were gonna get a 15 gallon tank right? i use a 16 gallon and the 50 watt black light works very well for me

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hey thats just what i read on another thread. Because they are nocturnal and they see the blacklight. When BP's are in there natural environment its ridiculously dark at nigh like cant see your hand in front of your face dark

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Originally Posted by Thor26

hey thats just what i read on another thread. Because they are nocturnal and they see the blacklight. When BP's are in there natural environment its ridiculously dark at nigh like cant see your hand in front of your face dark

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ya but that doesnt mean using a black light is gonna stress it out.. if that was the case then lights wouldent be used at all

I use a 75w infrared.

I think that I disagree about snakes not seeing the infa-red light; my snake lunges at the infa-red light anytime I move it or when I put her dinner in for her.

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Originally Posted by 51-50 Python

ya but that doesnt mean using a black light is gonna stress it out.. if that was the case then lights wouldent be used at all

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Do you have some cool posters in his cage?
That would really trip him out!
Maybe some cool termite mound posters, groovy!

Drying the air is not specific to CHE's...any light that emits heat is going to reduce the humidity.

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Just to clarify...
Are you wanting a light for heat or just to be able to see your snake?

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We use a 50 watt red light on a dimmer set at about 25% for our corns because it is so stinking cold right now (getting warmer:)) that just the UTH is not enough abd the ambient cage temp would only be 68*F without it.

I am going to get the CHE's though when these burn out.
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I personally think as a human I have no idea if the snake is 'happy' or 'stressed'...that may not become evident until it dies years too early or gets a URI although 'everything was perfect' from my own assessment.
Reptiles hide illness and stress as a matter of self preservation.
We often have trouble getting them 'back to health' because by the time symptoms are apparent the animal is quite ill.

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To the idea that these bulbs are inherantly safe because they are sold and used is not always the case...take for example heat rocks...they are sold, bought and used...not really a good idea though.

The previous statements are my own personal opinion...best wishes with what you decide...let us see pics when it's all set up:D