Perhaps we are miscommunicating.

I illuminate all of my basking lights save for my 6ft enclosures for my burmese python and boa who use radiant heat panels in the ceiling. I am not referring to a properly lit basking area. When I mentioned it in the first post, it was because I interpreted the original poster's comments about flood lights in the only way I think of flood lights (flooding an area with light). I think I clarified that in my second post, but I could be wrong.

Moderation is the key to all things. A bright basking area is one thing, it helps with circadian rhythm, appetite, etc. But if you have an animal that requires a basking spot for heat and simultaneously provide a light that is too bright, you are risking eye damage. UVC can cause eye damage to the retina and cornea, but exposure to too bright light over a period of time causes glaucoma and retinal damage, too

Again, I'm not talking about typical reptile basking lights and 100 watt incandescent bulbs. I'm referring to spotlights, and similar products, which I think is what I was confused about in the beginning.

Thanks for letting me air my cents. Otherwise, we must just agree to disagree.

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