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As i already asked about how long my beardie could go without attentiion for a week, i forgot about the UVB, can i just leave it off for the week? or else i'll have to get 3 timers.. Thanks!

**Lauren&Roxy**

A dragon can survive without UVB for a week, however I recommend putting all the lights/heaters onto a timer. It makes things much easier overall. Don't buy three timers though, you only need one. Buy a small power strip, plug all the lights into it, then plug the strip into the timer. If you only have a three prong plugs for some or all your lights, you can buy a h eavy duty timer that allows for the three prong plugs to be plugged into them. Of course the power strip needs to be three pronged as well. This ensures everything is properly grounded.
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PHLdyPayne

Never thought of that.. Lol. Thanks LOTS! I'll still need two timers for the night time lamp, then the other for uvb, and heat lamp.

Thanks Bunches, Again

LaUrEn*

No you don't. You do not need a night light for your dragons unless it drops below 60 in your home. You need one timer and hook your uvb and basking light into it.
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Jeff

Lover of all reptiles....dragons, geckos, snakes.....mostly bearded dragons....oh and women are alright too!

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So can i just live w/o my night light all the time?

*Lauren

Never use a night light. It is for the psychological well being of the animal. They need total, undisturbed darkness at night. A night light will not cause any immediate problems, but long term use will cause breeding problems, feeding problems, and eventually, health problems. I have noticed many times when I have to go into my reptile room at night to check on snakes, that when the lights come on, sometimes the dragons will begin attacking each other. This is part of the psychologial problem I mentioned earlier. Of course, I try to get in, do what I have to do, and get out asap. Hope this helps.

Jason

OMG.. I have been using a night time light for like a year and a half, since i got him.. I hope she isn't insane by now.. :-/

Thanks BUNCHES!! I am happy i found this out. I was going to buy another one this weekend. EEk!

*Lauren