10-07-2013, 09:40 AM | #1 |
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basking light
This may sound like a daft question
but while willow is inside does he still need his basking light on while were having this hot weather? the room temperature is getting to 30 hes out most of the time now but if i have to go out i bring him in and wondered should i still put the basking light on? it gets up to 40 when i leave it on in this weather and i didnt want to burn him thanks karen |
10-07-2013, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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I turn mine off when they are outside.
40C is a bit hot, have you considered raising the bulb, or if it is a standard spot rather than a combined then maybe add a thermostat... |
10-07-2013, 09:46 AM | #3 |
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hi thanks
i turn it off when hes outside but if i go out i bring him in i cant raise it any higher than it is . would a normal house hold bulb be okay to use just to raise the temp a bit? or would he be okay with no basking light on for a while? im not out for long as i work from home, maybe an hour or 2 thanks |
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i would think an ordinary light bulb to make it bright will be ok for a few hours while your out x
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If I'm out I don't have the basking lamps on in this weather. The ambient temperature is warm enough and I'd rather know they're not overheating. As soon as I'm home, they're put back outside straightaway.
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Thanks so much
you have given me peace of mind i shall turn it off while im out while its so warm karen x |
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I've lowered the wattage of my bulbs because its so hot at the moment mine seem to be happier with it. They are outside as much as I can as well.
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Thanks to all , i feel much better now knowing it wont do him any harm.
I cant believe it ,Today has been overcast here but i had willow outside today and he has been exploring and eating and climbing and basically just loving it. Usually he just sits in his little hut and doesnt do much so i was realy suprised he obviously prefers it overcast than sunny karen |
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They are funny creatures, mine haven't been up to too much in this heat either outside or in... it was nice to have a cooler day yesterday!
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