Strange smell coming from light fixture

[LadyByrd]

There is a strange smell coming from the dome light fixture of my snakes enclosure. I turned off that light (her night time light) and have the day lamp back on. Has anyone experienced this? Is it the fixture or the bulb? Any advice?

Thanks,
LadyByrd

[sho220]

An electrical item making a strange smell is usually not a good sign...

[Roberta]

OMG! I just had this problem, and then all my lights went out! I'm not sure if it was the fixture or the bulb, but I replaced both. The bulb is the same kind, just a different one. I replaced the fixture altogether.

[Darkbird]

I would dump the fixture if you suspect it at all. Incredibly cheap compared to the possible consequences of a failure.

[LadyByrd]

The fixture was brand new, so I took it back to the store with the receipt and got another one. It works perfect. Thanks everyone!