My leo is 8 years old and not really ever been the hugest fan of the infrared heat bulbs. Normally I use the black heat bulbs (they give off a dark purple light), and I’ve never tried ceramic bulbs for more than a day or two.
When I’ve tried the infrared bulbs in the past, he becomes slightly less active (not to a concerning extent). I know he doesn’t necessarily ‘need’ visible light, but his depth perception has always been poor and, I assume, worsens with age. The older he gets, the less I’m inclined to make changes to his husbandry in general, unless it benefits his health.
I’ve heard the infrared bulbs better imitate darkness to them. I’ve been considering changing to infrared, if that’s the case. Is there a significant difference between black heat bulbs and infrared? The black does seem to give off purple visible light, is that any different than the infrared?
This is the bulb I typically use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VGZ15G/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
The one I’ve been considering: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255OU4/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
When I’ve tried the infrared bulbs in the past, he becomes slightly less active (not to a concerning extent). I know he doesn’t necessarily ‘need’ visible light, but his depth perception has always been poor and, I assume, worsens with age. The older he gets, the less I’m inclined to make changes to his husbandry in general, unless it benefits his health.
I’ve heard the infrared bulbs better imitate darkness to them. I’ve been considering changing to infrared, if that’s the case. Is there a significant difference between black heat bulbs and infrared? The black does seem to give off purple visible light, is that any different than the infrared?
This is the bulb I typically use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VGZ15G/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
The one I’ve been considering: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255OU4/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
