Kalieslaney
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Is there any better type of bulbs that I can get? I really want to get the best for our new girl!I can't read the strength of that bulb, but if memory serves, it comes with a 5.0 (vs. 10.0), which is fine.
A 10.0 will also work, but as it's a stronger bulb, may need to be raised higher above the top of the enclosure.
The correct basking lamp may take some trial & error between wattage, distance, angle, ambient temperature, and heat loss of the enclosure.
60W is a good starting point. I know of people needing wattages between 40 and 100, depending on the above variables. I had to bump it to a 75W halogen flood, and insulate a small portion of the enclosure top. YMMV.