I thought they can't see red light?

[TylerDurden]

So I thought that light on the red spectrum is invisible to them....but mine CERTAINLY can see the red laser off my temp gun. She'll chase it around like a cat.

 

[reps4life]

So I thought that light on the red spectrum is invisible to them....but mine CERTAINLY can see the red laser off my temp gun. She'll chase it around like a cat.

Says who? I don't know exactly what they see, but they see something. My leo hates the red bulbs. He looks up at it squinting. Someone lied:main_laugh:

 

[TylerDurden]

is there any color light they can't see or that doesn't disturb them? It would be nice to see inside the tank at night lol

 

[M_surinamensis]

They see more colors then you do. They have four types of cone in their eye, we only have three. They experience a 33% richer spectrum.

Some snakes have a very low cone density, resulting in a limited ability to see certain colors, but that doesn't apply to your geckos. Figure out who told you that, because I want to hunt them down and kick them in the stomach; I'm sick of seeing people who don't know any better repeating crap misinformation that they overheard.

 

[reps4life]

So I thought that light on the red spectrum is invisible to them....but mine CERTAINLY can see the red laser off my temp gun. She'll chase it around like a cat.

Yes, I wonder if it's due to the vertical slits in their eyes, because all my diurnal reptiles never seemed to have a problem with them.

 

[reps4life]

They see more colors then you do. They have four types of cone in their eye, we only have three. They experience a 33% richer spectrum.

Some snakes have a very low cone density, resulting in a limited ability to see certain colors, but that doesn't apply to your geckos. Figure out who told you that, because I want to hunt them down and kick them in the stomach; I'm sick of seeing people who don't know any better repeating crap misinformation that they overheard.

lol I am so glad that you actually know this. It's written in many caresheets and I have seen it mentioned in these post but I knew it couldn't be true due to his reaction.

 

[TylerDurden]

They see more colors then you do. They have four types of cone in their eye, we only have three. They experience a 33% richer spectrum.

Some snakes have a very low cone density, resulting in a limited ability to see certain colors, but that doesn't apply to your geckos. Figure out who told you that, because I want to hunt them down and kick them in the stomach; I'm sick of seeing people who don't know any better repeating crap misinformation that they overheard.

it's all over the internet unfortunately

http://www.reptilecare.com/LeopardFAQ.htm
http://geckcessories.wordpress.com/leopard-gecko-care-sheet/
http://peachstategeckos.tripod.com/caresheet.htm

oh well no more internet information for me I'll be coming here and using books from now on.

 

[reps4life]

is there any color light they can't see or that doesn't disturb them? It would be nice to see inside the tank at night lol

Well, After the squinting I bought the moonlight bulbs. It does not seem to bother him. The only problem is they give very little heat and if your home is very cold like mine you will need 2. Sorry than again it's because I have bigger enclosures, so 1 should suffice.

 

[TylerDurden]

so I guess at night pitch black is still best. That's unfortunate since they're so active at night oh well maybe she'll eventually start walking out in the daytime

I guess I might as well ask then, I have a spare fluorescent light I was debating on using for during the day but couldn't find consistent info for if that's a good idea or not. I have natural sunlight coming in around the room but the tank is still generally dark during the day because I'm not leaving it near the windows where temps are really unstable. Would a fluorescent light across the top of the tank during the day be a good idea or is that too much light?

 

[TylerDurden]

Well, After the squinting I bought the moonlight bulbs. It does not seem to bother him as much. The only problem is they give very little heat and if your home is very cold like mine you will need 2. Sorry than again it's because I have bigger enclosures, so 1 should suffice.

oh I don't need more heat at night lol I actually turn off the ceramic heater completely at night since it's pretty warm in there with just the UTH (even air temps are fine)

I'll look into these moonlight bulbs. Do I need a special fixture for them? Are there any fluorescent ones along the same light spectrum that could be used which won't really give off heat?

 

[reps4life]

oh I don't need more heat at night lol I actually turn off the ceramic heater completely at night since it's pretty warm in there with just the UTH (even air temps are fine)

I'll look into these moonlight bulbs. Do I need a special fixture for them? Are there any fluorescent ones along the same light spectrum that could be used which won't really give off heat?

It looks like a house bulb. It fits the regular dome lamps and their colors look extra pretty.

 

[reps4life]

This is the one. It comes in various wattage. You can use a 50watt, the heat is very poor. http://www.petsolutions.com/storefr...=15522120&utm_campaign=NightGloMoonlightBulbs

 

[TylerDurden]

just ordered one from amazon 50w with free 2 day shipping

thanks once again lol what do you use during the day?

 

[reps4life]

oh I don't need more heat at night lol I actually turn off the ceramic heater completely at night since it's pretty warm in there with just the UTH (even air temps are fine)

I'll look into these moonlight bulbs. Do I need a special fixture for them? Are there any fluorescent ones along the same light spectrum that could be used which won't really give off heat?

I use UVB for all my geckos. I do however use 55 gallon tanks and above I only place it on one side. They are not very bright. The 2.0 is what is recommended. It just has to be used safely and not placed where they cannot seek refuge. I prefer that over using a lot of vitD. It's safer. I only use vitamin D once a week. I have had labs done and blood levels have always been within normal limits for years.

 

[OnlineGeckos]

I think what most people say is that red light does not bother them, not that they can't see red light. Those that say they can't see red light are wrong. But when using red light for night viewing purposes, people have observed that they don't seem to be bothered by it. Whatever reason that may be.

 

[artes]

I use a dark purple light for night viewing. They don't seem to care about it at all. I have previously used red lights, and I think they bothered me more than the geckos. I was told that they couldn't see red either, but I guess the proper terminology would be "geckos aren't necessarily bothered by red lights". I'm sure some are, but mine never seemed to be. But I only use the purple now.

 

[reps4life]

I think what most people say is that red light does not bother them, not that they can't see red light. Those that say they can't see red light are wrong. But when using red light for night viewing purposes, people have observed that they don't seem to be bothered by it. Whatever reason that may be.

It bothers some, but not all. I have had a few that didn't care. Some will look up at it squinting like my main leo.

 

[reps4life]

I think what most people say is that red light does not bother them, not that they can't see red light. Those that say they can't see red light are wrong. But when using red light for night viewing purposes, people have observed that they don't seem to be bothered by it. Whatever reason that may be.

In the housing section I have seen a few comments about this. I will try to find it.

 

[reps4life]

I think what most people say is that red light does not bother them, not that they can't see red light. Those that say they can't see red light are wrong. But when using red light for night viewing purposes, people have observed that they don't seem to be bothered by it. Whatever reason that may be.

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[reps4life]

I use a dark purple light for night viewing. They don't seem to care about it at all. I have previously used red lights, and I think they bothered me more than the geckos. I was told that they couldn't see red either, but I guess the proper terminology would be "geckos aren't necessarily bothered by red lights". I'm sure some are, but mine never seemed to be. But I only use the purple now.

I have a cranky leo