lights?

[CFcham]

I know i know, I have too many questions just trying to make sure im doing everything right.

I have i believe a 50-75 watt uvb light, and i belive a 50 watt red heat light, i turn them on in the morning and i leave no lights on at night?
Basically, is this routine/the lights right?

 

[Elizadolots]

Hi. Questions are good.

I wouldn't recommend a red heat bulb. Typically this board recommends using just a regular household incandescent bulb like you can buy at the grocery store.

Yes, you think of the lights as the sun: on in the daytime, off at night.

 

[CFcham]

okay than you, so just switch out my red for a normal one? i find him under the uvb more than the heat anyway, but they heat in his basking is mid 80's which from my understanding is the right temp