Question about red lights

[sdvickers98]

So, I've heard red lights aren't as good daytime heat bulbs as other heat bulbs (like blue) that give off both heat and light. I read that chameleons typically see the sun and climb up towards a basking place to get warm, and since red lights don't really give off light, the chameleons typically don't recognize them as a heat source. In my setup, I have a two bulb light fixture hanging above the cage with a 5.0 uvb bulb and a 100w infrared light. The infrared bulb obviously doesn't give off much light, but the uvb bulb is a nice bright light. Is this a good setup? I know he won't realize the infrared bulb is a heat source, but he may notice the uvb bulb's light and climb toward that, and since they are in the same light fixture, he'll get heat from the other bulb. Is this assumption true? Is it ok to use the red bulb this way? I only keep his lights on from 7am-9pm and no lights at night. Please let me know your opinions on this. I have a backup 60w blue bulb I can put I there if the infrared bulb is a bad idea.
Also, I know the infrared bulbs can get pretty hot, but I've hung it a few inches above the cage so the very top of the screen cage is ~97 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

[Jared910]

So, I've heard red lights aren't as good daytime heat bulbs as other heat bulbs (like blue) that give off both heat and light. I read that chameleons typically see the sun and climb up towards a basking place to get warm, and since red lights don't really give off light, the chameleons typically don't recognize them as a heat source. In my setup, I have a two bulb light fixture hanging above the cage with a 5.0 uvb bulb and a 100w infrared light. The infrared bulb obviously doesn't give off much light, but the uvb bulb is a nice bright light. Is this a good setup? I know he won't realize the infrared bulb is a heat source, but he may notice the uvb bulb's light and climb toward that, and since they are in the same light fixture, he'll get heat from the other bulb. Is this assumption true? Is it ok to use the red bulb this way? I only keep his lights on from 7am-9pm and no lights at night. Please let me know your opinions on this. I have a backup 60w blue bulb I can put I there if the infrared bulb is a bad idea.
Also, I know the infrared bulbs can get pretty hot, but I've hung it a few inches above the cage so the very top of the screen cage is ~97 degrees Fahrenheit.

I would just get a different bulb to use. It's incredibly inexpensive so there's really no loss by just going out to the store and getting a halogen. Also, this is a bit more anecdotal but I believe the chameleons prefer it when there's more light in the cage. Iv'e experimented with different lights over the last few months, and since it became hot in my area I went with a bright LED light that gives off little heat. The light being bright seems to cause my cham to move around more and be happier, and it also makes the enclosure look alot nicer with a big clear bright LED light shining into the cage. So it's a win win. So basically, im sure what your doing is OK, but why not just spend $3 on a cheap halogen light and brighten up the cage?

 

[leedragon]

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So, I've heard red lights aren't as good daytime heat bulbs as other heat bulbs (like blue) that give off both heat and light. I read that chameleons typically see the sun and climb up towards a basking place to get warm, and since red lights don't really give off light, the chameleons typically don't recognize them as a heat source. In my setup, I have a two bulb light fixture hanging above the cage with a 5.0 uvb bulb and a 100w infrared light. The infrared bulb obviously doesn't give off much light, but the uvb bulb is a nice bright light. Is this a good setup? I know he won't realize the infrared bulb is a heat source, but he may notice the uvb bulb's light and climb toward that, and since they are in the same light fixture, he'll get heat from the other bulb. Is this assumption true? Is it ok to use the red bulb this way? I only keep his lights on from 7am-9pm and no lights at night. Please let me know your opinions on this. I have a backup 60w blue bulb I can put I there if the infrared bulb is a bad idea.
Also, I know the infrared bulbs can get pretty hot, but I've hung it a few inches above the cage so the very top of the screen cage is ~97 degrees Fahrenheit.

no red or blue lights. only ceramic ones or ordinary incandescent bulbs for heat

 

[jamest0o0]

Agree, just switch it. It'll only cost a few bucks no reason not to

 

[sdvickers98]

Alright I just picked up a 150 watt incandescent bulb. Thanks for the advice

 

[JacksJill]

97 Degrees is a bit hot.
Panther temps should be:
Temperature:
Baby/juvenile (<9 months): ambient 72-80F (22-26C), basking 82F (28C)
Adult males: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 85-90F (29-32C)
Adult females: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 80-85F (26-29C)
Veiled temps should be:
Temperature:
Baby/juvenile (<9 months): ambient 72-80F (22-26C), basking 85F (29C)
Adult males: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 90-95F (32-35C)
Adult females: ambient 75-80F (23-26C), basking 85F (29C)
Don't know what you have but it might need adjusting.

 

[Carlton]

Alright I just picked up a 150 watt incandescent bulb. Thanks for the advice

That's quite a powerful bulb...be careful and check the temp that results from the bulb right at the basking spot. Its better to have the temp a bit low (the cham would bask a little longer to warm up) than risk a thermal burn. Chams bask to warm up their internal organs primarily, so if the temp is too hot their skin can burn before they sense that it's time to move to a cooler spot. The focused beam from a lamp is much different than the diffused warmth of the sun.