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Basking Bulbs
 Originally Posted by Sauzo
All bulbs will burn out within a few months. Just the nature of the beast. Use a CHE or RHP on a t-stat if you want overheat heating..............
Normally yes, however I had FOUR tanks go over 1.5 years without burning out the bulbs that were on dimmers. I still don't know the life of 3 bulbs because I replaced 3 of the tanks with plastic enclosures.
Normally yes, however I currently only have 1 tank, thus one bulb, but it is about to be replaced soon as well. It would have interesting to see what the life of those bulbs are. Those dimmers paid for themselves many times over.
Last edited by Reinz; 01-20-2017 at 04:10 AM.
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Re: Basking Bulbs
Originally Posted by Reinz
I had FOUR tanks go over 1.5 years without burning out the bulbs that were on dimmers. I still don't know the life of 3 bulbs because I replaced 3 of the tanks with plastic enclosures.
I currently only have 1 tank, thus one bulb, but it is about to be replaced soon as well. It would have interesting to see what the life of those bulbs are. Those dimmers paid for themselves many times over.
Well probably the lower voltage than the filament was designed to handle prolonged the life but dang 1.5 years!!? I get probably about 6-8 months with my heat lamps on dimmers for Harley. I just go with 150 watt ones and dim them down about halfway or so.
Didn't see the boa pic. You are using a heat lamp for a boa........you are so dead to me 
Last edited by Sauzo; 01-20-2017 at 04:10 AM.
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Yes, that's the key, going with a larger wattage and dimming down.
Haha, Butch was happy to get this heat. He was a rescue that never had any heat at all.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
1.2 Coastal Carpet Pythons
Mack The Knife, 2013
Lizzy, 2010
Etta, 2013
1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons
Esmarelda , 2014
Sundance, 2012
2.0 Common BI Boas, Punch, 2005; Butch, age?
0.1 Normal Ball Python, Elvira, 2001
0.1 Olive (Aussie) Python, Olivia, 2017
Please excuse the spelling in my posts. Auto-Correct is my worst enema.
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Re: Basking Bulbs
Originally Posted by tszutk
even our vet doesn't like them.
Can you elaborate as to why?
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Re: Basking Bulbs
Originally Posted by shelpen
Can you elaborate as to why?
Probably because of the lack of knowledge of proper use.
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Re: Basking Bulbs
Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl
Probably because of the lack of knowledge of proper use.
That was my first thought when I saw that.
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The vet has probably seen more snake burns with people placing the lamps within tanks without protective shielding than other choices.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
1.2 Coastal Carpet Pythons
Mack The Knife, 2013
Lizzy, 2010
Etta, 2013
1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons
Esmarelda , 2014
Sundance, 2012
2.0 Common BI Boas, Punch, 2005; Butch, age?
0.1 Normal Ball Python, Elvira, 2001
0.1 Olive (Aussie) Python, Olivia, 2017
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Re: Basking Bulbs
Originally Posted by Reinz
Yes, that's the key, going with a larger wattage and dimming down.
Reinz, you inspired me. Zoo med 100 infrared bulbs dimmed down. Upgrade from my red 60's. 😂 They should sap a little less humidity, hopefully.
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Re: Basking Bulbs
Originally Posted by Sonny1318
Reinz, you inspired me. Zoo med 100 infrared bulbs dimmed down. Upgrade from my red 60's. 😂 They should sap a little less humidity, hopefully.
I sure hope you the results that I did. Please let us know when you see the benefit.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
1.2 Coastal Carpet Pythons
Mack The Knife, 2013
Lizzy, 2010
Etta, 2013
1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons
Esmarelda , 2014
Sundance, 2012
2.0 Common BI Boas, Punch, 2005; Butch, age?
0.1 Normal Ball Python, Elvira, 2001
0.1 Olive (Aussie) Python, Olivia, 2017
Please excuse the spelling in my posts. Auto-Correct is my worst enema.
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