Heat lamp - what wattage?

[melissapetrie]

I've read on here that I can just use a regular house hold bulb for a basking light. right now I use specifically reptile ones from the pet store, but it would be great if I could switch over to cheeper bulbs.
If I was to get pain white light bulbs, what wattage would I get to get the proper basking temps for an adult beardie? I have ceramic fixtures as well.

Thanks

 

[Claudiusx]

Well, the great thing about switching to household bulbs is they are cheap. So buy a few different wattages to find out which works for you.

No one will be able to give you a wattage to use, because what works for one might not work for another. There are way too many factors in play to be able to recommend a wattage.

-Brandon