Lighting question

[artnic93]

I have two bulbs, one is a Zoo Med 60 watt Daylight Blue and the other is a Zoo Med 60 Watt red bulb. I have been using the red one lately for heat and nightime observation. Today I put in the daylight bulb and will switch to the red one for at night.
Does it really make any difference?
Do they both emit the same heat?

 

[little98dime]

the idea is that the leo cant see the red light. This allows you to view them at night without disturbing their day/night cycle. Are you using a UTH with the bulbs? or are you just using the bulbs? If you have a UTH, you shouldnt need to use a bulb for heat purposes. Leos only need belly heat. It aids in digestion as well as thermoregulation. If you use a bulb fo rheat on top of the UTH, it should be during the day. This will provide a normal night time drop in temperature and will help with the leo's day/night cycle.

 

[Floatingice2010]

I use only bulbs with my leo and I have had no problems thus far. The only difference is that I have 50 watt bulbs instead of 60. Shove a thermometer in there (I have one in with Jasper all the time) and you should be ok.

 

[thegeckoguy23]

You should use a heat mat because any type of light stresses the geckos out, Also a heat lamp does not give them heat from the belly up and belly heat helps them digest there food.

 

[little98dime]

Exactly. They do not use ambient air temperature. They use belly heat and as such, should have a heat mat.