What is the best wattage for a basking light? Right now I have a 75W but is that to much?
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05-31-2013, 09:24 AM #1"First shed In Progress"
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05-31-2013, 02:17 PM #2"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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Physics says that the "best wattage" is determined by the temperature you want to achieve on the basking point, the ambient air temperature, and the distance between basking spot and bulb. So in short, "best" depends on more factors than you've given us information about.
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05-31-2013, 07:06 PM #3"First shed In Progress"
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Actually sorry I just took a look at it it's about a foot from the basking area
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05-31-2013, 07:05 PM #4"First shed In Progress"
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Well my goal is to have a basking area that reaches about 90F. The basking area is a synthetic rock about 6-7 inches from the light... I am using a mini deep dome fixture... Is that enough information?
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06-02-2013, 01:19 AM #5"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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I would think that a 75W bulb will be too hot, I'd try a 60W first and monitor the temp on the hot spot. There are many factors involved so the only way to know for sure is to try the bulb in your setup. And when you change the bulb you should remember that all bulbs are not created equal, unless it's the same bulb from the same manufacturer you need to monitor after changing it.
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05-31-2013, 07:29 PM #6T. radix Ranch
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Re: Basking Light
Garters are very inquisitive. Is there anyway they can touch the bulb? It doesn't take much contact time for a tongue to suffer a serious burn.
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05-31-2013, 08:51 PM #7"First shed In Progress"
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Not a chance the closest thing to the light is a tree and its on the cold side of the tank... Not only that but there is a screen between light and the enclosure
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06-01-2013, 07:09 AM #8T. radix Ranch
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Great. Just making sure. Originally Posted by Martinz21
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06-02-2013, 02:32 AM #9Thamnophis cymru
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Best thing to do is pile some branches or stones at different distances away from the bulb. That way the snake gets get a good range of basking sites from above it's optimal temperature to room temperature and you can get away with using 20-50 watt bulbs
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06-02-2013, 08:10 AM #10"First shed In Progress"
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Re: Basking Light
Ok thanks... I just wanted to make sure I dont make it to hot
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