KamaKamaChameleon!
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What do you guys use for basking bulbs? The zoo med one I've been using doesn't seem to be doing its job very well
What basking bulb?
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caoilinnf13
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I use a zoo med one, you might need to replace the bulb.
KamaKamaChameleon!
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Hm yeah maybe I'll do that I've been using. 75w is that to high or low? My veild cham is about 2 years old
NashansCamos
Chameleon Enthusiast
most people use a 60w incandescant house bulb
KamaKamaChameleon!
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Ok! I'll look into it
that means 75w is probably fine then right?
Pearl Fields
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As long as the fixture can accommodate 75 wattsOk! I'll look into it
NashansCamos
Chameleon Enthusiast
its actually not about the light, its just about the temp. not the light. some ppl could use the same heat lamp and end up with completely different temps just because of the temp of their house. For example, I don't even use a heat lamp for my female veiled and baby male panther and still get temps 75-80.Ok! I'll look into it
My adult male panther is on a tiny little 25 watt reptile heat lamp and gets temps 77-85
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
I also use a household incandescent. My fixture is rated for 75W max., but I found it will not support a 75W Halogen—the Halogens burn out within 16 hrs. of use.
A good old-fashioned 75W household incandescent has been burning for almost a year, and keeps things toasty warm.
A good old-fashioned 75W household incandescent has been burning for almost a year, and keeps things toasty warm.
nightanole
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BYZ2YE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Though i normally can get them for a buck each shipped. My last order of 10 was from 2013. I run 5 at a time, still have 1 spare left.
Though i normally can get them for a buck each shipped. My last order of 10 was from 2013. I run 5 at a time, still have 1 spare left.
