yeah that does help. i used to only use infrared bulbs but for some reason the last 5-6 i bought would go out almost immediatly, one made it a week, and one other one completly disintegrated the ceramic part of the bulb between the glass and screw in part which made it swing and flicker every time i moved the lid so i said screw it and bought the blue one, it doesnt get too hot, but it is really bright, it kept me up for a couple nights and now i put a blanket in front of his cage. but he does seem to come out more often around "dusk" time so i guess thats good right?