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Is it ok to use a blue light...dim blue light...at night to see your snake...does it bother the snake? Also what other ways can we observe our snakes at night?
thanks
Jake

A dark blue light or infrared, from what I have read, in these care sheets that everyone yells at everyone else to read, says that they are ok to use at night.

Red light bulbs work also. Reptiles can't see these colors but can benefit from the heat.

No one I have ever read had recommended someone read a care sheet for information. Care sheets are very vague and generalized gathering of information. What everyone here repeatedly tries people to do is their own research. If an individual would take the time to gather their own information and research it is so much more satisfying then just having the information given to them. And also, when one researches specific information about a species so much more information is obtained by reading about them. Todd

AMEN! n/p

Seems like a simple enough question to ask on here to me. I doubt there has been much scientific field research done on the effects of red lightbulbs compared to blue. But I could be wrong. Anyone want to point me in the right direction on where I may find such research?

You are correct that that was a fair question to ask here. I was not specifically directing my post to the initial question but rather to the individual that stated that everyone here hounds every one to read care sheets rather than ask questions. That is not the case at all and I was just trying to clarify that to them. As for the original question, I have used both red and blue lights with equal success. The infrared lights are better if you are using light sources as a primary heat source. And as far as I am aware there is no research done on the benefits or detriments of either type of light. Todd

The best way to observe your burm at night is to visit the person that adopted yours.Preferably after 9pm...
Sorry could'nt resist.

Todd,

My whole point was this....

Everyone who is perfectly experienced at dealing with certain animals gets tired of questions here and there. Unfortunately, all of the sources that are available on the web are not totally accurate. Even individuals in these separate forums challenge one anothers knowledge, and that includes care sheets or information sites. Most sites agree with ownership guidelines. But information regarding care is alot of times as far and varied as the sources of the information. I would prefer for this forum to be run much like a library.

You can't just go up and ask the librarian about a particular subject. But if I did, she wouldn't tell me to go search the library for it, she would tell me where I can find the information that I am looking for. If you truly want to help people, in my opinion it would be best to direct them to some reliable information that YOU trust and recommend, so that they can read it for themselves and gain the knowledge that they are requesting. I am not saying to spell out a whole care page right here in the forum. I am simply saying, direct them to a book,website, or other source of accurate and reliable information. Anyone that can spell, make a webpage, and has even a slight amount of experience with reptiles can make a website on their INTERPRETATION of proper care. This would also aid in the misinformed care of our beloved animals.

Not trying to step on anyones toes here. I was in a bad mood earlier and got a little sarcastic after reading through a bunch of posts, and then I automatically kinda "snapped". But I figured that I would kinda shed some light as to why I said that they way I did.

Sorry for upsetting anyone,
Stan

black or red lights work good