is a basking light a bad idea

[ravensgirl]

So I have just been reading that it's dangerous to use a basking lamp rather than a thermostated heat mat on a frogs enclosure as there's a risk of it drying out the frog. Surely though if it's appropriately misted and such the basking lamp creates a nice ambient temperature with an area of higher temp for the frogs.....

I should say Also this was read on another forum whilst googling other frogs

[Flying Dutchman]

When the basking lamp is placed inside your setup, it could be dangerous. Frogs can jump and hit the lamp and burn themselves. There are some frogs that use a basking lamp for the heat, but make sure you use the right lamp and the right amount of height. If your setup is big enough your frogs can go to a cooler side of the setup. It all depends on what species you have.

In my honest opinion: I would use a heat mat and some special lamps for the plants.