Basking light

[Brianinsocal]

I had jacksons over 25 years ago. Now I am starting again. I have a question about the basking bulb. In the area of information on this forum it says to use a white bulb. Of course Petsmart sold me a blue basking bulb.

Am I correct in assuming that the white basking light is a regular "A" lamp or household bulb?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[Brianinsocal]

Sorry Moderators,

I will be more careful where I post.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[absolutbill]

Yes, most of us just use regular household light bulbs. I've never had Jackson's, but I'm sure if you look on the Chameleon Care Sheet they can give you a recommended wattage. Of course always factor in the temperature of your home, and I usually buy a couple different wattages and experiment to get the correct temperature.

 

[Brianinsocal]

Thanks so much for the info absolutbill. I do appreciate it.

 

[Sticktongue]

If you have not used it, id return it. 4 packs of normal bulbs cost about a dollar sometimes. So you could get 16 bulbs for the price of that one.

Id star t with a 40w and go from there

 

[Juancito]

I had jacksons over 25 years ago. Now I am starting again. I have a question about the basking bulb. In the area of information on this forum it says to use a white bulb. Of course Petsmart sold me a blue basking bulb.

Am I correct in assuming that the white basking light is a regular "A" lamp or household bulb?

Thanks,
Brian

youre talking about a blue day blub right? i use a 40 watt which i would get

 

[Brianinsocal]

If you have not used it, id return it. 4 packs of normal bulbs cost about a dollar sometimes. So you could get 16 bulbs for the price of that one.

Id star t with a 40w and go from there

I have not used it so I will return it. Thanks

youre talking about a blue day blub right? i use a 40 watt which i would get

They are describing a regular household bulb. I installed one a few hours ago and it is working like a charm!