How long will the basking bulb last?

[Little Louis]

Just got a new FLUKER'S BASKING BULB (I'll put a picture below). When should I replace it?


To see the bulb click this link:
https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en..._RO9KuVSq-UbpJYPvfD3McsHO7lVpmQRoCrJgQAvD_BwE

 

[NashansCamos]

Just got a new FLUKER'S BASKING BULB (I'll put a picture below). When should I replace it?


To see the bulb click this link:
https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/environmental-control-and-lighting/bulbs-and-lamps/flukers-basking-bulb-5272870.html?lsft=utm_source:google,utm_term:5272870,utm_mediumLA,utm_content:GSC - Medium - Specialty - Reptile | *Catch All,utm_campaign:GSC - Medium - Specialty - Reptile&utm_id=500|pg1050511496|767198288816&utm_source=google&utm_medium=PLA&gclid=CjwKCAjwx9_4BRAHEiwApAt0zrLmXmo4bTrxv7ZPqALPf6_RO9KuVSq-UbpJYPvfD3McsHO7lVpmQRoCrJgQAvD_BwE

I could be wrong but i think yopu can use the same heat bulb for as long as you want. Its the uvb you have to switch out every 6 months to a year.

 

[kinyonga]

You can use a regular incandescent household bulb for a basking bulb...much cheaper. The wattage would be whatever produces the right temperature in the basking area.

No matter what basking light you use, test it by holding your hand right under it (top side of your hand closest possible spot inside the cage that the chameleon can sit at). If you have to move your hand it will likely burn the chameleon. Replace the bulb when it burns out.

The UVB light is the one you want to replace as recommended.

BTW...no lights on at night at all.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Just got a new FLUKER'S BASKING BULB (I'll put a picture below). When should I replace it?

When it blows. When you replace it with an ordinary household incandescent bulb, make sure it is incandescent (old style) and not LED (I just looked, and several places are calling LED bulbs "incandescent"). LEDs don't provide (enough) heat.