Thanks, must be inverts that can't see red or something.
years ago I had a setup with zoo-med day(blue) & night (red)lights with a switch between for some reps that had nocturnal movements,but now I only have beardies so I don't have any night lights because it only disturbs themYou can not see infra red and a red light is not infra red. I believe reptiles do not see red as well with the makeup of their eyes but can still see it. It is more to do with the brightness of the light , red and blue are not as bright.
You can not see infra red and a red light is not infra red. I believe reptiles do not see red as well with the makeup of their eyes but can still see it. It is more to do with the brightness of the light , red and blue are not as bright.
I think there is a difference between 'Red' light and 'Infra-Red' light.
Can't recall where I read it now or the full details on it, but I recall it was 'infra-red' light that was not visible whereby red light was - Infra-Red is a longer wavelength and outside the normal visible spectrum.
The article I was reading mentioned that many people think it is one and the same. Can't validate if it is factual or not though.
Very good post Rick and this is what I am basing my thoughts on but I have read a very small amount on the actual physical make up of reptiles eyes and they a little different to human eyes but from what I can gather they can still see red. Here is one of the short articles talking about reptiles eyes but there was also a really long and complex one which went into things a bit more.100% agree. Infra-red is not visible to human eyes so heating elements like che are the only try infra-red lamps.
Red lamps are marketed for the purpose of producing high Infra-red in a lamp that produces light in a shade dimmer then a white globe.
Anyone that trys to deny a reptile can see red light needs to get out from under their rock, there are many account of people have animals that wont sleep or have a disturbed sleep due to the light from an "Infra-red night light".Rick
I use blue as red makes my shed look like a brothel!
I think the neighbours think I am growing marijuana. Lol
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