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I have a night light for my Guyana (looks red, and it's 100watts), my concern is that she may think it's too bright and will eventually make her sick, like 24/7 lights would make us. I keep this night light so I could enjoy watching her active, I'm just wondering if any of you who use night lights, may have noticed a lack of night energy that you would if it was completely dark for your boas. Thanks alot people

I'm not positive, but I believe that snakes cannot see the red light like you can. As long as its not white, or a blacklite, i believe you are ok. Still...100W bulbs may not be the best choice for your snake...just make sure that you offer a humid hide and/or cover the lid to make sure humidity stays up. Those bulbs dry out the air real quick.

I got her about a 2 weeks ago, and hide spots are not her thing. I have one in the cold side and hot side, she's a bit of a poser I think, likes to be out where the world could see her. All of my other snakes in the past loved to be in their den (where a nice hot pad awaited them.) a few days ago the temp. dropped to 21c in her enclosure (timer tripped), and she still had the choice to go on the pad where it's warm. didn't do it! Right now she has a belly full of food, I reach in and put her in the basking area under the light, then she'll stay (but sometimes she'll wander off somewhere only 25c, so she does show that she's smart enough to make choices) Thanks for listening. ciao, feel free to add any recommendations they're apprectiated

The light is still not going to bother its eyes...
Sometimes boas don't really use their hides as much as some other snakes...sometimes they do. If you get concerned about it, you can offer p/k food under one of the hides next time so it has to go in one to eat....he'll probably stay there when he's done. If he starts seeming stressed and still won't use hides, I might suggest using a piece of driftwood that he can hide under, or use a loose substrate that he can bury himself in. Snakes are wierd sometimes...

I'd still be very concerned with humidity when using your bulb...do you have a hygrometer? If not, get one....now. You're gonna have shedding problems if you can't get your snake to use a humid hide, and your bulb makes the ambient hum at about 20%....