Heating lamp question

[crossbone]

I have not used a heating lamp since about 6 months old on my Female Veiled Passion and she is about a year and a half. My Male Veiled Racer is about 8-9 months old and i've never used a heat lamp with him. I've never had heating issues or basking issues with them. My house is pretty much high 70s low 80s. And i live in Texas at the moment. I wanted to know your thoughts on this because they seem to be fine without the lamp but would like to know reasons this could effect them. Thanks.

 

[ChameleonRave]

Well, As long as you keep the temps perfect I don't see any problem not having one, but I suggest one for the winter months, I'm not sure how cold it gets in Texas in the fall/winter, but it might help.

 

[bigcappa]

I would have to say, if their temps are in the high 70s low 80s, you could see digestive problems. That seems a little to low to me, an adult Veiled basking temp should be around 90-95, with a cage temp of 82-87 is best. I always run a basking light and UVB, if the temps in my house go up, I just move the basking light accordingly.