Quote Originally Posted by Darkbird View Post
I don't use bulbs at all unless i want light with the heat, like with a daytime basking species. CHEs are cheaper in the long run because they last practically forever, and the debate about a particular reptile being able to see whatever color of light becomes beside the point. If you want a light to see your snake, use a florescent or LED. Just me and my opinion, of course.
That's sort of how my train of thought went as well. i'd like to just switch him to ceramic for his heat and then just run an LED strip that I can use for lighting when I want it. But the natural light cycle that the room gets has been completely adequate so far.