You need to use a thermometer in your tank/tub/enclosure, to measure hot, ambient/cool temps and humidity. If the heating pad alone can maintain the 90–92 never above 95 degree basking/belly heat and keep the rest of the environment 80-84 degrees than you have no need for a heat lamp, or some alternate form of heat, if it can't than you do.

If you do find yourself needing a lamp, choose a red or blue heat emitting bulb, these colors won't disturb your bp like bright white light will.


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