I have used the red incandlesent (sp?) bulbs to view for a few hours after dark. Strangly though, I have noticed some of my snakes will only come out of there hides after those lights go out and it is completly dark. Thoughts or experiences?
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What type of lighting do you use for nocturnal viewing?
jdmartin
Feb 22, 2004 02:56 AM
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wetceal
Feb 22, 2004 10:11 AM
after the lights go out, I generally use a small flashlight. But this is only if I need to check something or want to take a quick peek at them. I generally try to avoid bothering them at night though...
Celia
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Bill S.
Feb 22, 2004 01:10 PM
What do they use in zoos?
The Bronx Zoo in NY has a "World of Darkness" exhibit. It looks like they use black lights or something like that, however I do not recall anything glowing (people's white tee shirts or teeth)like you'd get with a black light. It's very dark in there but there's enough illumination to see the bats, mammals, and the big boa. It's a faint purple/violet glow.
Perhaps you could try to contact them and ask about it. That would be the New York Zoological Park.
Good luck!
Bill
