Blue Bulb vs Regular bulb for daylight

[joshuadude]

Which of the following would be better? I kind of need an answer quick, I'm at the pet store as I'm typing this. Thank you all in advance.

 

[LZRDGRL]

None of them; no daylight (white or blue light) at all! Use a red light for the day, and a purple one (night light) for the night :main_yes:

Chrissy

 

[grboxa]

red light might be a bit hot depending if you need it or not...i have a blue bulb(moonlight) for the cold nights....it all depends how much supplemented heat you need. If you just need it for light regular daylight is all they need.

 

[reps4life]

Which of the following would be better? I kind of need an answer quick, I'm at the pet store as I'm typing this. Thank you all in advance.

Opinions vary. I believe in photoperiod for all reptiles. However, I would not use a regular basking bulb if that is what you were refering to. A good amount of sunlight entering the room will suffice.

 

[joshuadude]

Well what I wound up getting were two 60 watt bulbs, one is a "blue daytime" and the other is a red bulb, they arent basking bulbs either theyre just regular shaped bulbs, if this was a mistake please let me know, so I can return em!

 

[reps4life]

Well what I wound up getting were two 60 watt bulbs, one is a "blue daytime" and the other is a red bulb, they arent basking bulbs either theyre just regular shaped bulbs, if this was a mistake please let me know, so I can return em!

I don't believe there is a problem with them but I am sure you leo will let you know

 

[LZRDGRL]

Well what I wound up getting were two 60 watt bulbs, one is a "blue daytime" and the other is a red bulb, they arent basking bulbs either theyre just regular shaped bulbs, if this was a mistake please let me know, so I can return em!

I would return the blue one and get a purple one ("nite light"). You don't need daylight at all. Leos have light-sensitive eyes. In the winter, it gets quite cold in some houses. If you have a UTH and it is big enough and heats the cage well, you don't need ANY light at all, day or night. However, if you don't have a UTH, you should use the red light for the day (gives off more heat; I use 50-75 watt, depending on the size of the cage; 100 is way too hot) and the purple light ("nite light") for the night (gives off a bit less heat).

They burn out quickly, so I would suggest get an extra or two of both, so you don't need to run to the store in the middle of winter when it happens, and your gecko doesn't get cold in the meantime :main_yes:

Chrissy

 

[gecko4245]

The best thing you can do is do your own research. The library has many books. One 1952 article published in the journal Herpetologica. "Diurnal activities of nocturnal species'. They have been seen basking for short periods of time. Dig deep and you will see how beneficial giving a light and dark time and the impact for normal physiological functioning and behavior. You will find that no living thing should be kept in the dark 24 hours a day. Look for journals and good sources. ask the vets for information.
They are sensitive to light but that is why they have slits that dialate to protect the eyes and why they have hides.

Look at the picture of the leo basking. He basks with his eyes closed. Big deal.


http://www.uvguide.co.uk/whatreptilesneed.htm

 

[gecko4245]

I don't believe there is a problem with them but I am sure you leo will let you know

Speak up don't stay quiet. I know you know too. Your too nice.

 

[reps4life]

Speak up don't stay quiet. I know you know too. Your too nice.

I have no need to impress anyone nor I have time to argue.