Leopard Gecko Night Light Question

[moefv]

Hello I am fairly new to the forum and I have a question. Can I cover my Leopard Geckos Night Light with a towel or blanket? I am wondering because I will be keeping my Leopard Gecko in my room and don't want the light to disturb me. Thank you and I am looking forward to your replies! God Bless - Moefv

 

[Russellm0704]

He does not a need a night light. You should have an UTH(Under-tank heater) that is running 24 hours a day. The natural sunlight that comes into your room is the only light he needs. Red lights should only be used for viewing them at night and i feel that they are completely unneccesary

 

[moefv]

He does not a need a night light. You should have an UTH(Under-tank heater) that is running 24 hours a day. The natural sunlight that comes into your room is the only light he needs. Red lights should only be used for viewing them at night and i feel that they are completely unneccesary

Hello thank you for the advice! So the night light is only for viewing purposes? I thought they needed one so they would know the day/night cycle? So I bought a blue light for the night and a day light (basking light) I believe it is called. Does he need a day light? Also I do have a tank heater that run 24 hours! Thank you for your response! God Bless - Moefv

 

[katie_]

He needs just the belly heat, no lights at all. The natural light in your room is enough of a cycle for him. Also I believe you would start a fire if you covered a light with a blanket.

 

[moefv]

He needs just the belly heat, no lights at all. The natural light in your room is enough of a cycle for him. Also I believe you would start a fire if you covered a light with a blanket.

Ok so I don't need any kind of bulb correct? I am wondering because I read that they do need a light but I got that from Wiipedia so haha they are not always correct. Thank you for your help! God Bless - Moefv

 

[Gtwo305]

You dont need a light if your girlfriend isnt a polar bear like mine and cant sleep without 65 degree air conditioner.

I have a 75 wat infrared heat bulb, bit i dont having facing down in one spot, instead i have clamped to the edge of the tank n facing the pther side of the tank, just to keep the "ambient" temperature in the 80's

Now make surs to get a digital probe i got mine from petsmart for like 10 bucks, just because those UTH mats can get very hot , i notice mine reached 115 one time, until i got a regular lamp dimmer from home depot for like 12 bucks n played around with it until the temperature stayed at a stable 90 degrees during the day and of course dropped to 83 at night.

 

[karencowboymojo]

We only use LED lights during the day, (they are very efficient, and do not add to the temperature) and a red bulb for viewing at night.

They do not need a light at night.