Basking lamps: How do I prevent burns?

[Flick]

Ohh! And if you could post a picture of your lighting set up, that would be amazing!

[DonLisk]

Hi,
I am wondering what frog that you are getting that would require a basking lamp.

Since humidity and places to soak are usually an important part of a frogs live, the basking lamp would dry the tank out way to fast to be healthy for most frogs. Usually a good compact florescent is more that enough for frogs active in the daytime like dart frogs.

Don

[GrifTheGreat]

I agree with Don.

A actual heat lamp is only required if and I do mean IF you can't reach the correct temp level in your frogs enclosure. If you need a heat source that won't remove a lot of humidity get a UTH(Under Tank Heater) and place it on the side of the tank. Or purchase a basking lamp and instead of a basking light bulb purchase a low wattage ceramic heat emitter. Otherwise the small compact fluorescent bulb is the wat to go.