Red or blue light at night?

[spazy2290]

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.

[ebbanflo]

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.

[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.

[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.

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.

[spazy2290]

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.

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

[ebbanflo]

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.

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!

[tttaylorrr]

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

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.

[spazy2290]

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!

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

[ebbanflo]

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

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

[spazy2290]

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