Sleeping with light on with Crested Geckos?

xgraceelizx · Feb 3, 2018

Hi, I apologise in advance for this really dumb question and I know a lot of people won't really be able to relate.
I am a huge nyctophobe, and I literally cannot sleep without a lamp on. Today I got my first crested gecko, and obviously they are nocturnal animals so they are most active at night when it's dark.
Through the day he had a UV light on in his viv, but I turned it off about 2 hours ago.
Is there anyway I can sleep with my light on but still have it dark enough for my crestie? The lamp I use isn't particularly bright, and it is quite far away from the viv.

Before anyone asks, no I'm not a 12 year old girl. I'm 19 and yes, I know being afraid of the dark is stupid.

elishacoombes9 · Feb 3, 2018

That won’t be a problem at all! Crestie will be fine with a lamp! I’m 24 and I must say I sometimes do like the light left on too, especially after watching a horror movie! Haha x

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wilkinss77 · Feb 3, 2018

The bogeyman will get you! :Na_Na_Na_Na::whistling2:

Bumperknickle · Feb 4, 2018

If it’s far enough away I don’t really see a problem with having a lamp on however if you feel it is too bright for your crestie, you could try covering one side of the tank with a towel or putting stuff on one side to block some of the light.

DStruct · Feb 4, 2018

Ive had a gecko for years and is in my little room with the computer in which I have been known to be up all night on, hes always been fine

Sleeping with light on with Crested Geckos?

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