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09-20-2008 07:15 AM
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03-27-2008, 12:44 AM
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A few lighting questions...
Hey everyone,
My lil girl just shed...but thats nothing about my question.
I've read that people use basking lights for their boas,
Is a light necessary? I have a heat pad for my girl and i never thought she would need a light.
So what are the opinions?...and if i should have one, what wattage and what kind?
Should i get a tight beam basking light???...i use that same kind for my bearded dragons.
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03-27-2008, 01:00 AM
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Re: A few lighting questions...
I don't think snakes need or even like lights. If you can provide correct temps through other means, they're probably better off.
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03-27-2008, 01:16 AM
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Re: A few lighting questions...
I agree with mpgt. None of my snakes have lights, they enjoy bellyheat more than anything. 
The only snake species I can even think of that MIGHT need a light is an aboreal species such as a green tree python or an amazon tree boa, since they are almost never on the ground... |
03-27-2008, 01:18 AM
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Re: A few lighting questions...
This care sheet talks about lights. Care of True Red-tail Boas |
03-27-2008, 05:44 AM
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Re: A few lighting questions...
Its my belief that belly heat is much better then basking heat from a light. All my cages use flex watt for belly heat and have florescent bulbs for light. The light is mainly for me to be able to see them better. But does factor in to breeding season when day light hours are cut shorter.
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03-27-2008, 07:47 PM
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Re: A few lighting questions...
I believe basking bulb,dont have to be used,but help your snake stay healthier,by providing energy and vitamins.
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03-27-2008, 07:49 PM
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03-27-2008, 09:05 PM
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Re: A few lighting questions...
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I believe basking bulb,dont have to be used,but help your snake stay healthier,by providing energy and vitamins.
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Boas do not need special UV bulbs. Beardies, iguanas, and some other lizards do however.
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03-27-2008, 11:49 PM
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Re: A few lighting questions...
I guess the opinion here is pretty strong haha...
I know all about the UV bulbs lol...having 2 beardeds, you have no choice but to provide one.
So i guess i'll stick to the heat pad...i bought her a bigger one because i bought her a new 50 gallon terrarium with sliding doors.
i have pics if anyone wants to see...she shed yesterday too...andd wow..just amazing.
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