Black light for night time veiwing.

[millertime89]

Originally Posted by toddnbecka

I have a 25w red incadescant bulb in a pole lamp I used to use for night viewing the 55. I didn't actually shine it directly into the tank, partially reflected off the wall behind, but it worked well enough.

The snake can still see that. It doesn't matter, it's still going to bother then.

[DDW]

I see:,/ oh well. Thanks all anyway

[EL Ziggy]

Originally Posted by millertime89

The snake can still see that. It doesn't matter, it's still going to bother then.

Help me to understand exactly how it bothers them. I've used infrared bulbs for years without any noticeable issues. The snakes don't seem restless or agitated. They're all active and eating, shedding, and growing normally. What harm do these bulbs supposedly cause?

[SnoopySnake]

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Help me to understand exactly how it bothers them. I've used infrared bulbs for years without any noticeable issues. The snakes don't seem restless or agitated. They're all active and eating, shedding, and growing normally. What harm do these bulbs supposedly cause?

I don't think they necessarily cause direct harm, it just might keep some nocturnal snakes from coming out at night.

I personally think a one way glass enclosure would be neat. But I'm not sure how well it would work, and it would probably still interfere with their day/night schedule.

[toddnbecka]

Originally Posted by millertime89

The snake can still see that. It doesn't matter, it's still going to bother then.

The red light didn't seem to bother them. They weren't particularly active when the overhead lights were on, but didn't seem to mind the dimmer red lighting.