Hello everyone.

I recently decided I wanted to try out the red light at night, but it smells like there's a burning scent coming from it. Is this normal? I've never had that happen with black lights or normal basking bulbs. :/ Should I chalk it up to a no go and return it? Just wondering. There is not a snake in the enclosure currently, but my baby should arrive Wednesday and I want everything perfect for her.

I have black lights for my BPs at night, and basking bulbs during the day. This wa just weird though. Within minutes of turning it on it smelled like heat/burning. Why might this be?

Thanks!