heat bulb for bp?

[sean12wilk]

So I'm making my ball python a new enclosure. I have a great mat on a thermostat set at 92, but it doesn't raise the ambient temp much. The temp in the room stays between 68-72. I want up to about 78-80. What wattage heat bulb should I get, and should I get a red bulb or a regular bulb? Thanks for the help.

[Kris Mclaughlin]

What size is your tank? Tank and bulb size are closely related. I have 40g breeders and prefer to use zoo meds day night combo packs. They are easily available and usually cheap. But, through many bulbs and sizes i found that i have to use 75w daytime and 60w night time to keep my temps where i like them. Reds put off alooot of heat and a cool night lighting while the day is more clear/blue and doesnt put off as much heat as you'd think....

Note that adding bulbs will mess with your humidity levels.

[Kris Mclaughlin]

Being you have good uth you may not need very hot/bright bulbs

[Rickys_Reptiles]

Get a ceramic bulb. Start with 150 watts.

[Kris Mclaughlin]

I will see if i can dig up the link but monsterfishkeepers.com has an amazing section on tank sizing and lighting. Also diys out the bunghole.

And a nice herp section too btw

[sean12wilk]

The cage is 32" x 11" x 12"

[Kris Mclaughlin]

If you did a foil top a good 60-75w day bulb would do great. Probably same for your red or a little lower strength

[SKO]

I have a blue bulb on 24/7 but on a dimmer switch. Keeps the ambient temps good

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