Incandescent Lighting, colored bulbs VS regular light bulbs.

[arielgasca420]

But for curiosity sake, which Reptiglo bulb do you use?

I use a reptiglo 2.0
I am not sure if frogs really need UVB for metabolism but I guess it also wouldnt hurt

[Ra]

Oh, Im interested in light bulbs that provide heat as well as lighting. To be exact, Phat Phibs says to use 40 watt clear incandescent bulbs.

[arielgasca420]

Oh, Im interested in light bulbs that provide heat as well as lighting. To be exact, Phat Phibs says to use 40 watt clear incandescent bulbs.

I dont see why incandescent would be bad. I just notice that my frogs prefer dim lighting for a photoperiod. make sure you dont get those spiral energy efficient compact fluorescent ones. you have to properly dispose of those because of the mercury inside. in some places you can get a major fine for putting them in your garbage bin

[GrifTheGreat]

I dont see why incandescent would be bad. I just notice that my frogs prefer dim lighting for a photoperiod. make sure you dont get those spiral energy efficient compact fluorescent ones. you have to properly dispose of those because of the mercury inside. in some places you can get a major fine for putting them in your garbage bin

They prefer dim lighting because their natural habitat is on the forest floor.

[Ra]

They prefer dim lighting because their natural habitat is on the forest floor.

So do you think a clear 40 watt incandescent, like Phat Phibs recommends, is too bright?

[GrifTheGreat]

So do you think a clear 40 watt incandescent, like Phat Phibs recommends, is too bright?

It is possible. Most clear bulbs are for appliances like what's in your refrigerator and the bulb in most stove hoods. They aren't meant for heating terrariums and don't have a very long lifespan. Plus they just give off light and pretty much no UVA rays. Which a lot of reptiles and amphibians can actually see. They may be useful for a day/night cycle but I wouldn't use them on full blast. There is no filter on clear bulbs so I'm not quite sure what affects they may cause. I always use Terrarium bulbs because that is what they are made for. If you want light without heat you could look into the LEDs now being made for terrariums.

[Ra]

It is possible. Most clear bulbs are for appliances like what's in your refrigerator and the bulb in most stove hoods. They aren't meant for heating terrariums and don't have a very long lifespan. Plus they just give off light and pretty much no UVA rays. Which a lot of reptiles and amphibians can actually see. They may be useful for a day/night cycle but I wouldn't use them on full blast. There is no filter on clear bulbs so I'm not quite sure what affects they may cause. I always use Terrarium bulbs because that is what they are made for. If you want light without heat you could look into the LEDs now being made for terrariums.

I'm looking for light and heat...but with the weather in mn right now, I dont really need heat at all...

[arielgasca420]

Oh, Im interested in light bulbs that provide heat as well as lighting. To be exact, Phat Phibs says to use 40 watt clear incandescent bulbs.

What about a ceramic heat emitter?

[Lija]

What about a ceramic heat emitter?

I second this question, it would be great if it is usable, love to use those for my snakes when UTH is not enough.

[Ra]

I really cant see a ceramic heat emitter causing any problems.

[GrifTheGreat]

What about a ceramic heat emitter?

These work well, but can get extremely hot if not hooked up to a thermostat or a lamp that has a dimmer switch. Of course like all heating bulbs they need to be used with a lamp that has a ceramic socket due to how hot they get.

[GrifTheGreat]

I use a reptiglo 2.0
I am not sure if frogs really need UVB for metabolism but I guess it also wouldnt hurt

These are not necessary for frogs and are way too bright if you do not provide some cover for them to hide under. Also they do not require UVB light and it can actually burn an Albino's skin as well as cause blindness if they are overexposed to it. We provide Vitamin D3 through the means of supplements rather than UVB. It is safer and causes no stress as long as you do not overdose them on the supplements.

They do benefit from 4 to 6 hours a day of UVB light, but this excludes the Albinos.

[arielgasca420]

These are not necessary for frogs and are way too bright if you do not provide some cover for them to hide under. Also they do not require UVB light and it can actually burn an Albino's skin as well as cause blindness if they are overexposed to it. We provide Vitamin D3 through the means of supplements rather than UVB. It is safer and causes no stress as long as you do not overdose them on the supplements.

They do benefit from 4 to 6 hours a day of UVB light, but this excludes the Albinos.

I dont mean to disagree, but I have heard different opinions on lighting. I do agree with you and others as well. all opinions are put into my collective understanding of the subject.
I was reading today that if you use a black heat bulb, like me, than It is important for higher lighting so that their cornea constricts and protects them from eye damage. I dont know how accurate this info is or where it comes from. here is the link frogs.org.au Community :: View topic - do frogs need UVA, UVB, or both?
The reptiglo that I use is a 25 watt. It doesnt seem bright, but I guess if it is I could rely on the natural sun light in my room. I have a south facing room.
Ill see if I can find some articles from herpetologist to find out more info on lighting. I like knowing the science behind this stuff because it helps me narrow down various opinions i hear from all directions.
I do know the downsides of sunlight and albinism because of the lack of melanin produced. I would never use direct sunlight or any UV lighting on and albino or hairless animal. This is where UTH come in handy