Heating and Lighting

[lachie96]

Hi

I am getting a coastal carpet python and was wondering what type of heating and lighting should i get. I live in brisbane so its pretty warm, can get cold though. Here is a link for a bulb and was wondering whether it would be good for my snake- http://www.ultimatereptiles.com.au/...facturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=48
Do i need to use this with a fluorescent light aswell or can i just keep it by itself.

 

[inthegrass]

i use 60w ceramics for heat , there is no need for fluorescent lighting.
jmo.
cheers

 

[lachie96]

so i dont really need to have something like that bulb to stimulate daylight

 

[MatE]

reptiles need a day night cycle,just like we do.Being up in brisbane you probably wouldnt even need a heat lamp in summer,someone from brissy might be of more help.

cheers mat.

 

[lachie96]

is there anyone in brissy out there to help me

 

[inthegrass]

i use 60w ceramics for heat , there is no need for fluorescent lighting.
jmo.
cheers

of course the heat source is run with a thermostat. they get natural light during the day.
cheers

 

[lizard_lover]

umm yer

 

[stringbean]

just leave it in a room with a open window that will allow light in, then theres no need for a fluro.

 

[lachie96]

so should i get a light for a basking spot

 

[stringbean]

i dont think it will realy matter, except if it needs heat at night the lights gonna be on, so it will disrupt the snakes day cycle. but you can also choose not to use heat at night, alot of people dont bother with it and just turn it on during the day.

 

[chloethepython]

i think ceramic heat emitters are better

 

[lachie96]

do u guys let ur snakes hibernate or do u keep the heat source going.