Review on 🦎 Reptile Red Night Light Bulb - 50W Infrared Basking Spot Lamp: Heat Source for Bearded Dragon, Turtle, Hermit Crab, Leopard Gecko Tank - Pack of 2 by Jerry Crist

> Does the job. Radiant heat without light. My Senegal parrot loves it. Georgie's day cage sits on a deck in South Florida. I use a radiant heater about 30 days a year when temperatures are between 50 and 65 degrees and cover the top of the cage with a large beach towel (because South Florida is cold = windy). At night and when the temperature is below 50 degrees during the day, Georgie stays at home. COLOR The emitters come in two colors (black and white), but both emit the same infrared radiation (heat). I have the white version. I suspect some very shy animals might be disturbed by the reflection off the glossy white surface, which is probably the reason for the black version. PLACEMENT Remember that this is radiant heat - it reflects like light. I place the emitter about 3 inches from the cage, about 6 inches below the top - so when the top of the cage is closed some of the radiant heat will bounce off the lid and heat Georgie's top. His rod is perpendicular to the emitter, about 2 inches below the emitter, allowing Georgie to choose how much heat he wants depending on the distance to the emitter. The "bird house" is located directly under the perch - so heat can be reflected upwards. from the top of the box to keep Georgie's bum warm, and the box itself absorbs some heat in case Georgie needs to retreat from a hawk, cat, or other perceived threat, or just need a nap. I'm thinking of adding a second 60 watt heater dedicated solely to heating Georgie's aviary and providing a cozy shelter even when temperatures drop unexpectedly. OR 150 watts. This is sufficient for closed vessels such as 10 gallon aquariums for which it is recommended. But even for relatively small open cages, this may not be enough. My guess (based on usage) is that in no wind conditions 60w is enough for a medium. Small animal e) Maintain a distance of 6 inches from the radiator in an open cage up to 50 degrees, possibly up to 40 degrees if the cage is covered (e.g. with a towel or blanket). If the ambient temperature is lower, or the cage is large or contains many animals, or it is impractical for the occupants to approach the heater, a 100 or 150 watt heater may be preferable. GENERAL ADVICE AND PRECAUTIONS These generalizations depend on the size of your animal, the number of animals per cage, the level of activity, and whether they are cold-blooded or warm-blooded. The slight difference in body size is very important because the surface area to mass ratio increases exponentially as size decreases. > A parrot can likely survive temperatures that would kill a slightly smaller lovebird. A rat can survive temperatures that would kill a mouse.> On the other hand, half a dozen active finches can warm a closed cage very well on their own. Or a group of small rodents will huddle together to keep warm. Most birds can intelligently adapt to the surrounding temperature by growing more down, but that takes time. Small mammals can adapt through other mechanisms, but that takes time. Therefore, do not suddenly expose your pet to colder temperatures than usual. > When it is cold, make sure that your pet gets enough high-calorie food such as nuts. > If your animal lives in a builders nest, make sure there are enough supplies. > If you need to heat your pet's container more than 30 degrees above ambient, there's likely a risk of it being chilled or cooked --- I highly recommend investing in a thermostat to control the temperature. infrared heater. It is particularly easy to prepare animals in terrariums. For terrariums, always place at least one thermometer or more in strategic places > A large water tank in a terrarium can lower the temperature significantly. SAFETY> Please note that the emitter itself (even a 60 watt device) gets very hot - and can seriously burn your pet or fingers - although it doesn't feel very hot at 1 inch away. Make sure your pet cannot reach the surface of the emitter. And DO NOT touch the surface to see if it works. > I suggest mounting the emitter in a wire cage holder on the side (rather than the top) of your pet's cage or aquarium so your pet can get the desired amount of heat at a distance from emitter. > I suggest installing with a switch with an indicator light that lets you know if the emitter is on or off without burning your fingers. If the cartridge has a switch, cover it with tape in the "on" position > If your pet is a bird or chews plastic, make sure I can't get to the power cord.