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Hey everyone I am shopping around for a multi-bulbed light to run automated on timers. It is a toss up between a few. What is everyone's opinion on safety with incandescent heat lamps in the over the top or hood fixtures? I am at work all day so it would be nice to trust the light that I am leaving on all day alone at home.
Thanks in advance,
NICK
Fluorescent is a much better idea. They don't heat the cage nearly as much and therefore you can keep control of the temperatures more easily.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas
snakes dont need light, just go with under tank heaters
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jake barney
1.1 ball pythons
0.2 corns
1.0 cal king
0.0.1 wc garter
1.o cb son
From a safety standpoint, the hoods should have ratings for the incandescent fixtures. 50Watt bulbs are fine. Some hoods are rated for higher. I have an ESU Bi-Light fixture with a 50 Watt bulb. It is on a thermostat, and there are no worries about overheating the hood, fixture or cage.
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Mark
I should add, the above example was for heat. If you are interested in light only, go with the compact fluorescents. Much less power draw.
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Mark
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