Is this OKAY for a basking bulb?

[Haku3]

Hi all-

I recently upgraded Haku's (my sleeping 'rock' atm haha) tank to the exo terra 36x18x18 terrarium. And I needed new basking bulbs to keep the temps above 60°F throughout the day because my house gets really cold here. So, I was looking and saw that we can use floodlights for basking bulbs and they are SOO much cheaper than the name brand basking bulbs! I've been searching and saw these:

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Lighting-120-volt-Indoor-6-Pack/dp/B002JH0YOY

Would these floodlights be good for my new tank and more importantly are they safe for Haku?

Thanks,
Amber

 

[Terry15]

I'm using 2 zoomed 75 W basking bulbs, which is keeping the basking temperature at around 100F. Sometimes Mystic moves over to the cooler side, which is also a Exoterra 36x18x18 tank. At night I might turn on the Che to keep him warm. I'm in Maryland, which has been warm until today, getting colder here. I have a probe thermometer and a temperature gun, just to make sure all is good. Sometimes he likes it a little cooler.

 

[Haku3]

Terry15-

First off, I LOVE your beardie's name!

I usually buy the zoo med basking bulbs. However, I have always had bad luck with them. They always burn out within a month or two for me and they arn't cheap! (I suspect it's my cat, Jinx, always fiddling with the wires when I'm gone haha) I'm only 18, and pay for everything Haku needs.

If I can use these floodlights it'd be amazing. Especially since Haku seems to be losing a bit of weight...which has me worried. I am planning on bringing him to the vet soon, so the extra cash would be great.

Cheers,
Amber

 

[CooperDragon]

I'd use a BR40 bulb (or PAR38) so it has a wider beam, but yes those should work. You may need a higher wattage to get proper temps. I was looking at some heat bulbs for chickens at the farm store today. They're only a few bucks so I may give them a shot and see how they work. They also have some cheap dome fixtures. http://www.theisens.com/heat-lamp-bulbs/satco-clear-heat-bulb-125br40

 

[Haku3]

Cooperdragon-

Oh wow, those are cheap haha! Let me know how they work out if you do decide to try them.

I'm pretty sure I know of a farm store around where I live I can go check out. I have never even thought to look there and I've had to use them on my chickens when I had them!

Also, I will definitely use your suggestions about the wattage/BR thing.. you seem to know what you are talking about, unlike me.

Thanks a bunch,
Amber

 

[Terry15]

Hi Amber, I love your beardies name too. Mystic is my nieces' dragon, which I have been taking care of. I would like to get some cheaper bulbs also, but don't really know what to get for the dual mini dome fixture.

 

[Terry15]

 

[Haku3]

Terry15-

I have those same fixtures, if I find out something that works for them I'll let you know.

Mystic is such a cutie!

Cheers,
Amber

 

[Terry15]

Another cute picture of Mystic

 

[Haku3]

Terry15-

I just bought one of those hammocks for Haku. How does Mystic like his? I'm hoping Haku will use it, he is not an avid climber!

This was Haku before I went to work, noticed he was half awake and gave him a few minutes of love before I left. (That IS a moose stuffy behind him..he loves his stuffys!)

 

[Terry15]

Those hammocks are not really recommended because their toes or nails can get caught while jumping off. Mystic has a fabric one also. He does not use it as much as he used to. The fabric one is better.

 

[Terry15]

Yes Mystic loves his stuffed bear, this was Christmas morning. He fell asleep on him tonight.

 

[Haku3]

Terry15-

Oh that's a bummer..I did not know that. Maybe I can cover it with something so that does not happen...I'm thinking duct tape with a pattern on it? Would that be okay? Usually I am pretty good with keeping his nails trimmed but I would hate for him to hurt one of his toes/nails..he is already permanently missing two, due to a stuck shed (He was not properly taken care of by my dad while I was away on vacation ..was not very happy to come home to two infected toes).

Aww, how cute! Mystic looks so cozy on that bear stuffy! Haku's favorite stuffy was this really floppy purple dragon but I had to wash it when I was treating him for pinworms, mom ended up throwing it out by mistake. He used to always sleep on it at night.. but he has his moose holding a Cola now!

This was when he had it in his old tank (I do not know how to make it right-side up, Sorry!)

 

[Terry15]

You could make one out of a bandana, my room mate bought this one off of amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MK5UPBM/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1451881088&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=reptile+hammocks

Carolina designer dragons, they have some cute things.

 

[Haku3]

Terry15-

Oh that is cute, I'll definitely check those out. Thanks!