This is probably an extremely dumb question but is it possible for a basking lamp to produce light but suddenly not produce enough heat? My basking spot temps were running consistently at 107 degrees and suddenly the max temp I’m getting is 97 and my beardie hasn’t eaten in 2 days and I’m thinking the temp is the problem. I’m haven’t changed anything in her enclosure.
I’m using a digital thermometer with a probe and the lighting is pet smart’s brand. We did change our air filter for the house and it has been cooler but it’s still above 70 in the house.
Is the brand reptizoo reputable? I see they have a uva/uvb/heat bulb combo that is affordable on amazon.
I’m using a digital thermometer with a probe and the lighting is pet smart’s brand. We did change our air filter for the house and it has been cooler but it’s still above 70 in the house.
Is the brand reptizoo reputable? I see they have a uva/uvb/heat bulb combo that is affordable on amazon.
It could simply just be the time of day. My temps are much cooler the first few hours simply because the basking bulb hasn't heated up the basking surface much yet. The basking surface will radiate heat also as it warms up. So if you took previous measurements in the afternoon, and this one in the morning, that could be it.
A regular bulb wont produce less heat unless it also is producing less light. If the light output looks the same from the bulb the change is most likely environmental.
Either way, if the temps are too cold and your dragon is seeming to have issues you might as well replace it or lower it to allow for proper temps
Never heard of reptizoo. I'd just stick with a tube uvb and a regular basking bulb.
I’m using a digital thermometer with a probe and the lighting is pet smart’s brand. We did change our air filter for the house and it has been cooler but it’s still above 70 in the house.
Is the brand reptizoo reputable? I see they have a uva/uvb/heat bulb combo that is affordable on amazon.
Had to look them up
found this reference Dong Guan ETAN Industrial & Investment Co., Ltd , http://www.repti-zoo.com/en/productshow.php?f=show&catid=65&contentid=570 , they give no information on the measureable UV output from their globes , so risky IMO , so give their globes a VERY WIDE berth , they are a just another cloner based somewhere in china.
I wouldn't be buying any lighting or fittings from any AMAZON sellers , better of going to Ebay or local mailorder petshops.