Jdsixtyone
Very Well-Known Member
Just having a quick brainstorm of what I'd like to include in some new banks and racks that I will be building in the upcoming weeks. A topic I've been throwing around in my head for quiet awhile is what type of heating is best. I do use MVB globes for Monitors but they aren't suited in smaller enclosures so I was trying to come up with an alternative. I know heat cords is the way to go with snakes but I'm more after an answer for lizards, particularly dragons. I've personally used both and have had good results. I find halogens to be great for providing a concentrated hotspot within smaller areas (tubs for example) where as I find Reflector globes to be better suited in enclosures that require a much broader basking spot. Now this is when I start throwing it around. I know light globes are rather cheap but so are halogens. I find them easy to work with being small and compact. I've also heard that if you take the glass piece out of a halogen light they will admit a small amount of UVB.The point I'm trying to find out is wether halogens are suitable to use for reptiles and could they be suitable to use in a rack type setup with tubs for hatchlings. I've spoken to a few tradesmen from my work (electricians) and they all have mixed replies. Some say they would be fine and others say no. Humidity is also a factor that comes in to play. I also hear constant stories about how Halogens apparently can damage reptiles eyes. Can anyone back this up or is it just a theory. So what do you prefer to use? If you have any information to add please feel free to comment.
