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Gaz_1989
Yearling

United Kingdom
931 Posts

Posted - 02/12/2009 :  13:16:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I am just curious as to what you use for lighting a viv when you dont want it for heat? Ie purely for visual purposes?

Most of the websites that sell reptile stuff only seem to sell heat bulbs?

Thanks

Gaz

0.0.1 CB15 Amel Corn - Billy
1.0.0 CB16 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Hunter

SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
3796 Posts

Posted - 02/12/2009 :  13:19:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I dont have any of my vivs lit, though I think you can use certain colours of uv lights because they wont disturb your snakes. Stay away from fluorescent strip lights as they flicker so fast that we cant tell but your snake can, and it really bothers them.

9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python

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gmac
The Scottish Admin

United Kingdom
5319 Posts

Posted - 02/12/2009 :  13:20:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I use LED lighting, can get these most home and DIY shops


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Gaz_1989
Yearling

United Kingdom
931 Posts

Posted - 02/12/2009 :  13:23:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks both.

I wasnt aware that the flo strips could course problems due to flickering.

Might go down the LED route.

Thanks

Gaz

0.0.1 CB15 Amel Corn - Billy
1.0.0 CB16 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Hunter
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן

United Kingdom
8173 Posts

Posted - 02/12/2009 :  14:41:38  Show Profile  Visit Kehhlyr's Homepage  Click to see Kehhlyr's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I just use any bulb, although at the moment it's energy savers. Dunno why though, I only have the lights on when i'm in front of the vivs and they're only normally on for about 5 mins max.

-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon

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hillzi
The Lost boy.

United Kingdom
3984 Posts

Posted - 02/12/2009 :  18:29:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I dont use lighting. however it is aesthetically (sp?) pleasing.

If you do use lighting, make sure its sealed and gaurded appropiately.
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90 Posts

Posted - 02/12/2009 :  19:36:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
didnt know strip lights flicker to snakes! my fella was gonna fit one on the back of the shelf with his rat snake but not now lol. i heard red lights are good cuz snakes cant see them. anyone else heard that? xx
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gingerpony
Queen Bee

United Kingdom
10455 Posts

Posted - 02/12/2009 :  20:19:00  Show Profile  Click to see gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
yes on both counts

cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos

Location:Leeds/York/Selby area
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