[Lostcorn]

Hi

does anyone use the energy saving type light bulbs in place of the
basking light for their tortoise?
Would this type of lamp provide enough heat?

John

 

[wizzasmum]

No - it won't. You need specialist lighting - no short cuts.
Sue

 

[kerrypudge]

welcome back Sue

 

[Lostcorn]

Lighting

Hi

now i am confused.
We have uv lamp designed for reptiles and a spot lamp to provide a basking spot.
Its the spot lamp I was thinking about.
I know the uv is a must.
I didnt realise the spotlight needed to be of a special type , have been using normal domestic bulbs.
If this is wrong what should I be using?

regards

John

 

[kerrypudge]

you can use a standard 60watt spot lamp as a basking lamp i think,i think sue was reffering to not using the energy saving bulbs

 

[wizzasmum]

That's right Kerry.
Not sure if I am actually back yet :?
Ordinary 60 watt spot is fine but don't use ordinary household bulbs (the round clear ones) it must be a spot to provide a hot spot.

 

[Lostcorn]

LAMP

So the important thing is that the lamp produces a hot spot of the right temp?

 

[kerrypudge]

thats correct :lol:

 

[Lostcorn]

Bulbs

Cheers

thanks for that


John