Long lasting basking bulbs

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yurtle

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Hi, I've been using zoo meds "Repti basking spot lamp" for the past year or so. My problem is the bulb only lasts me about a month before it burns out. Can anyone recomend a good basking style bulb that's preferably not too expensive and has a long life span. I use CHE's for my other reptiles but they're mostly all tropical and I've found it hard to get my basking spot to 100° for my BD when I use them. I've also heard of using house style bulbs, but I'm nervous they won't be able to heat my enclosure to the right temp.
 

quyllur

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I use a 53 W halogen flood bulb for my 48'x2'x2.5' wooden viv. I can get a basking temperature of 120 F at over 8" away from the surface of the bulb if I want to. Granted it is the heat of summer currently but I still have plenty of room to move up in wattage for the winter.

Got mine from Home Depot. I really think this is the way to go.
 
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