anwyn
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Now while I was away my lizard-sitters had to grab an emergency replacement basking bulb when it burnt out and found a regular 70W spot at the shops. (I ordered a new reptile spot bulb online to get delivered for them.)
I've noticed that Mort is MUCH happier with the 70W slightly lower temp on her basking spot. (about 95F) But my local reptile shop only sells 100W or 70W that are much smaller bulbs/fittings - as they mainly stock smaller reptiles.
So really, I'm just trying to work out if the reptile bulbs are just normal incandescents? And would a halogen also produce enough heat to work for a basking spot? Taking into consideration I might need a different watt equivalent.
I ask because I'd like to support local shops generally but regular incandescent bulbs are, naturally, not sold here unless you can find old stock somewhere. Everything is the eco-friendly nonsense now, which drives me nuts with my art studio lighting too... but I digress... I can get halogens pretty much anywhere. Otherwise I can order the spots from the online reptile shop, no problem.
I've noticed that Mort is MUCH happier with the 70W slightly lower temp on her basking spot. (about 95F) But my local reptile shop only sells 100W or 70W that are much smaller bulbs/fittings - as they mainly stock smaller reptiles.
So really, I'm just trying to work out if the reptile bulbs are just normal incandescents? And would a halogen also produce enough heat to work for a basking spot? Taking into consideration I might need a different watt equivalent.
I ask because I'd like to support local shops generally but regular incandescent bulbs are, naturally, not sold here unless you can find old stock somewhere. Everything is the eco-friendly nonsense now, which drives me nuts with my art studio lighting too... but I digress... I can get halogens pretty much anywhere. Otherwise I can order the spots from the online reptile shop, no problem.