night heat

[neecie]

I live in southern calif. and days are warm, but night in my house goes down to about 60 (later in the year may have heat on at night). Is this too chilly for BD? I keep reading down to 65 is ok. Should I get a black light and set it on top of the screen for sleeping? Sometimes he sleeps on or under his blankie - but often stays spread out on his driftwood.

 

[zamboni]

try a low watt heat emmiter that should do it i hear any kind of colored light will dissrupt there sleep cycle.

 

[neecie]

Yea, I know a red light is not good for sleepytime. Don't know what black light means, I just read about it.
So............low watt heat emitter sounds good - is that only a pet store item, or is Home Depot a possibility?
Need to save gas and let my fingers do the walking. Thanks.

 

[zamboni]

http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/heat-bulbs-night-heat-bulbs-ceramic-bulbs/ thats what your looking for.
not sure if thats the cheapest but thats it hope i was helpful!

Edit: ceramic heater/ceramic bulbs not the others on that page since they put off light

 

[neecie]

Just got back from Petco and got the correct heat bulb and the clamp shade thingy so I can set it on the top screen. Only 60 watts, cuz need to take the chill off, not really heat up the tank...............maybe others who keep the house cool during the nights can use this info. My total was $50 -- if I bought online and shipped it would be close and I wouldn't have it TODAY. Other than worms, my $ outlay is pretty much over. Thanks for the info so I knew what to shop for.