Best heat bulb

NotZack

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I have the zoomed blue lightbulb, because I need heat so I can't get a regular light bulb. Whats the best heat bulb that is also heavy.
 
You don't need a fancy reptile "basking spot" type bulb at all. Try a halogen exterior porch bulb in a ceramic socket. All of them will create heat. "spot" types will create a narrower more focused beam of light/heat. "Flood" types will create a larger light spread. Depending on the size of your cage this might be the better choice. Can't say as we don't know the particulars of your setup. Because they need to handle outdoor conditions they are sturdier and tend to last longer than indoor incandescents. Start off with a lower watt bulb (40-60 w) so you don't risk a thermal burn. To determine a safe basking temperature, measure the temp right at the level of the basking perch after the bulb has been on for a while.
 
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