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yngghoppa
at Fri Sep 15 08:37:59 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by yngghoppa ]
Thanks for the responses. You reassured me that my fluorescent method with separate basking bulbs is in fact a more safe and controlled method.
I actually have seen this site before Will and have checked out a bunch of others as well (others not so in depth it seems). Thank you for the link though, much appreciated. It just seems so "risky" to convert over to MV's completely. With the price alone to make you think twice, I find that these bulbs can be an extremely dangerous endeavor to get into if one does not truly know what they are doing. From mercury leaks, to blinding animals from a glare if not positioned right, and most importantly thermal burns, these bulbs are indeed a "risky" buy I believe.
The sufficient levels of UV emitted from these bulbs for our reptile counterparts are in or could be in an extreme range of heat if not properly monitored and ventilated.
Not trying to bash anyone’s set ups if they are using them, just would like to express my concern to truly monitor these lights and your animals so no one here has an experience they wish they had not had. Good luck to all and thanks again, Steve
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RE: I'm a sucker - yngghoppa, Fri Sep 15 08:37:59 2006