Lighting

ok my bulb just went out and i just came back from the store and they didnt have any infra-red bulbs... so i bought a baskin light since that was the only thing they had.... but it doesnt seem to be brin up the heat... is there anythin that i can do to brin it up till tomm ? :(

im not to sure what to do any suggestions ?:please:

you should of bought a UTH that would work

i already have one... even still hes on Paper towels and i cant bump it up to much, otherwise it will burn him...

so you can't get a better light at all?

I love the responses given by posters here on Ol' BP.net.

This has to be the most friendliest forums on the internet. :rofl:

In my opinion a UTH is a much better alternative then bulb heating. If you do decide on UTH heating, pleae spend a few more dollors and get a riostat, or thermostat.

As far as this bulb not heating to the same temp goes. Be sure and test the heat all around where the bulb is heating. Some bulbs project the heat beams in different ways. Some bulbs have a tighter more controlled heat beam, others have a wider less controlled beam.

Example o O

Not the best example, but best I could do with my keys on this key board.

I would also advise picking yourself up a nice none contact thermometer. It makes testing area temps all over the cage much easyer and very fast.

Just my 2 cents.

David.

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Originally Posted by babygerl3094

i already have one... even still hes on Paper towels and i cant bump it up to much, otherwise it will burn him...

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Where is the uth? Under the paper or his inclosure?

under his tank.... i know better then to put it in there with him :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by babygerl3094

under his tank.... i know better then to put it in there with him :rolleyes:

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I have seen people place it inside ;)

Also keep in mind since it's not a red bulb, you can't keep it on 24/7. If it gives off white light it needs to be turned out at night. Too much "daylight" will stress out your bp. So that may leave you in the same predicament as having no heat for the night time hours. A light that gives out blue light may work, I am not entirely sure on that one though.

Did you get the same wattage bulb as the infra red?

yeah i got the same wattage... as the other one... and night time is what scares me the most cause at night here...the temps drop so now with out that his tanks gonna be freezin by mornin.... is there anythin else i can do till tomm ??

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Originally Posted by babygerl3094

yeah i got the same wattage... as the other one... and night time is what scares me the most cause at night here...the temps drop so now with out that his tanks gonna be freezin by mornin.... is there anythin else i can do till tomm ??

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I think that your BP can stand to go one night with a light on. I know BPs are as breakable as glass, but, I would hate to think one night and a few extra hours of light will break one. :rofl:

You will be fine, leave the light on for heat tonight. In the morning go pick him up a new heat bulb.

You know, ceramic heat type bulbs in my past experience seem to have a pretty long life and heat pretty well. They also don't put out any light at all. They do although cost more then a bulb. Something to think about maybe.

CHE is a Ceramic Heat emitter (gives off heat, no light)

I too use a infared red bulb, & those are always out of stock...
That is why I buy 2-3, even though I won't need it yet, but incase of burnt out bulb... I live in the country, so the nearest petstore is like 45 min away.

good luck

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Originally Posted by APBTOwner

I think that your BP can stand to go one night with a light on. I know BPs are as breakable as glass, but, I would hate to think one night and a few extra hours of light will break one. :rofl:

You will be fine, leave the light on for heat tonight. In the morning go pick him up a new heat bulb.

You know, ceramic heat type bulbs in my past experience seem to have a pretty long life and heat pretty well. They also don't put out any light at all. They do although cost more then a bulb. Something to think about maybe.

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