Cfl bulbs ok?

[danny662boy]

Could I use a cfl bulb instead of a regular 40 watt appliance bulb????

 

[jharris08]

no b/c cfl bulbs do not put off heat light incandescents... you have to acheive a basking temp of b/w 100-110 F for dragons... I would say that you need at least a 60 watt bulb to get those temps, dont think a 40 watt will do it unless its really close to the dragon.

 

[danny662boy]

Oops I forgot to mention it's just for extra light I don't need heat just want a brigt light

 

[jharris08]

oh well ya if ur just using it for light and have enough heat already its fine

 

[BadCon]

A CFL would be fine to use for supplemental light...in fact I've recommended them numerous times for just that. If possible, use one marketed as "daylight" in color; these typically range from 5000 kelvin to 6500 kelvin. The package will be marked with all this info.
I know you have your basis covered, but for the sake of clarity...you'll still need a heat source and a UVB source.

Anyways, good luck!

 

[danny662boy]

yes yes, im good with that... just wanted to have a bright light to stick in the dome reflector

 

[lauraj1055]

Sorry but what is a Cfl bulb?

 

[danny662boy]

compact fluoroscent light... the swirly ones.. but i saw now that they have one thats in the shape of a bulb, which i plan to buy

 

[lauraj1055]

Forget it.. googled it.. lol