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Rob, I was wondering if using a red light for an overhead heat source would affect a creatures day/night schedule if left on 24/7? I've seen zoos that use this during the day for observation by the public. Just curious, so was looking for some input. Thanks.
Quig
Quig, it will most likely have no negative effect. I know a number of keepers who keep ordinary incadescent bulbs on 24/7 w/out any ill effect on a long term basis. Remember, in a captive setting, burms are typically not subjected to "real" sunlight but cue into subtle photoperiod types of cues. An incadescent bulb is no more "sunlight" to a burm than if the burm was sitting next to a campfire on a dark evening....its still artificial.
>>Rob, I was wondering if using a red light for an overhead heat source would affect a creatures day/night schedule if left on 24/7? I've seen zoos that use this during the day for observation by the public. Just curious, so was looking for some input. Thanks.
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>>Quig
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL
>>An incadescent bulb is no more "sunlight" to a burm than if the burm was sitting next to a campfire on a dark evening....its still artificial.
LOL, OK where's the rest of my message go?
I knew the lights we use are far from actual sunlight. It was just an idea to allow me to observe them after dark without interupting their goin's on. Have actually seen my Balls begin their breeding cycle with no signs of a day/night change. I guess sometimes the interior clock just overrides everything else 
. Thanks Rob.
Quig
Snakes in general are hard wired and despite our best attempts at manipulating certain variables, and sometimes with some degree of success, the animals know when its time to do their thing.
>>LOL, OK where's the rest of my message go?
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>>I knew the lights we use are far from actual sunlight. It was just an idea to allow me to observe them after dark without interupting their goin's on. Have actually seen my Balls begin their breeding cycle with no signs of a day/night change. I guess sometimes the interior clock just overrides everything else . Thanks Rob.
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>>Quig
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL
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