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Can't speak for the effects (or lack thereof) of black or red lights on BPs, since I don't currently keep BPs, but have a number of other snakes, some of whom appear
to love the nightly basking (they always have UTH too) under these "lights" (dimmed, of course). I've been using them for many years for snakes that like & use them,
I see no issues whatsoever. Personally I'd ignore their hysteria, & avoid posting about whatever brings it on.
BTW, I know of no "official" research on the subject...only people's opinions. My snakes tend to live long healthy lives too.
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I personally have been using red or infrared light bulbs for close to twenty years easy. I can post pics and weights of my four boys. I doubt highly it has any negative effect on them whatsoever. That’s my two cents, a couple others seem to think like minded. Did notice Che’s zap humidity just as if not faster then a bulb. Peace.
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Re: Lights and BPs
Originally Posted by Sonny1318
I personally have been using red or infrared light bulbs for close to twenty years easy. I can post pics and weights of my four boys. I doubt highly it has any negative effect on them whatsoever. That’s my two cents, a couple others seem to think like minded. Did notice Che’s zap humidity just as if not faster then a bulb. Peace.
I agree. I also found CHE to get rid of humidity more than my red bulb does.
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Yeah, I just got booted from that same Fb group for telling another member a red or blue bulb on a dimmer switch is perfectly fine... I understand if people choose not to use lights, but forcing that mentality on people when it may be perfectly harmless (and appears to be harmless for most experienced keepers who have no issues) is wrong to me. I have read the peer-reviewed scientific journal that specifically states UV/UVB lights are unnecessary for BPs, but I can't find a single article or scientific study saying simply that any light whatsoever causes them stress. Thanks everyone for weighing in!
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Re: Lights and BPs
Yeah, no real love lost re: getting kicked out of the group. The other group I'm a member of actually has a "rule" that you aren't allowed to refer to your snake as a "noodle" because "it's stupid and we are tired of hearing it."
I always defer to this place. Not only is there vast knowledge and experience here, it is almost always delivered compassionately and constructively. <3
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Re: Lights and BPs
I've been keeping critters for decades. The subject of lighting and the myths continue.
Aside from uncontrolled heating elements of any type, the only thing to be concerned about is if the animal can see a particular wavelength of light. I don't believe BPs have spectral sensitivity into the red, at least not to any significant amount if memory serves.
I've used the moonlight bulbs for eons with no problem. They simulate a nice blue hue that one sees at night in the wild.
People are stupid, and FB is full of junk.
People that own exotics especially seem to think these animals will fall apart at the slightest incident, not true.
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Re: Lights and BPs
I dont use any lights other than the natural light of the room. He has a good sense of when its day and night just with that so I think hes good with just that.
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The fact there is debate on this subject shows you how stupid people are. They are probably the same people buying tons of toilet paper for a virus that does NOT cause a human to poop abnormally.
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Re: Lights and BPs
Originally Posted by viper69
I've been keeping critters for decades. The subject of lighting and the myths continue.
Aside from uncontrolled heating elements of any type, the only thing to be concerned about is if the animal can see a particular wavelength of light. I don't believe BPs have spectral sensitivity into the red, at least not to any significant amount if memory serves.
I've used the moonlight bulbs for eons with no problem. They simulate a nice blue hue that one sees at night in the wild.
People are stupid, and FB is full of junk.
People that own exotics especially seem to think these animals will fall apart at the slightest incident, not true.
I couldn't agree more. I love moonlight bulbs, they are perfect for so many types of critters.
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