basking light

destiny88 · 10-07-2013, 09:40 AM

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

Merlin M · 10-07-2013, 09:43 AM

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...

destiny88 · 10-07-2013, 09:46 AM

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

Catwoman63 · 10-07-2013, 11:37 AM

i would think an ordinary light bulb to make it bright will be ok for a few hours while your out x

emma_mcraf · 10-07-2013, 11:43 AM

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.

destiny88 · 10-07-2013, 03:54 PM

Thanks so much
you have given me peace of mind
i shall turn it off while im out while its so warm
karen x

sandy · 10-07-2013, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destiny88

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

Its fine, to them its just a dull day:0)

cherylahutch · 10-07-2013, 05:17 PM

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.

destiny88 · 10-07-2013, 09:13 PM

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

Merlin M · 11-07-2013, 06:06 AM

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!

10-07-2013, 09:40 AM	#1
destiny88 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 153	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, 11:37 AM	#4
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	i would think an ordinary light bulb to make it bright will be ok for a few hours while your out x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

10-07-2013, 11:43 AM	#5
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	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. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

10-07-2013, 05:17 PM	#8
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	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. __________________ Proud owner of Elvis, Padme, Bella,Ruby and Daisy the Horsfields, Mork and Mindi the Indian stars, Toby and Scarlett the Redfoots Yoshi and Cleopatra the Egyptians and Sam the Labrador. .

10-07-2013, 09:43 AM	#2
Merlin M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,186	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
destiny88 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 153	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

10-07-2013, 03:54 PM	#6
destiny88 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 153	Thanks so much you have given me peace of mind i shall turn it off while im out while its so warm karen x

10-07-2013, 09:13 PM	#9
destiny88 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 153	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

11-07-2013, 06:06 AM	#10
Merlin M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,186	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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