20 watt CF bulb

abcat1993 · 04-18-2007, 04:19 PM

Do you guys think that a 20 watt compact fluorescent bulb will be too bright for my snake? I might not even use it if it can't create enough heat, but it probably will be able to.

adamanteus · 04-18-2007, 04:24 PM

I'm not sure I'm understanding your question Matt. Is it for use only during the day? If so, I don't think brightness would be an issue, unless it's brighter than their natural light source....the sun! If you're intending to use this as your primary heat source I don't think it will make the grade. Obviously, I'm missing your point.

Sid · 04-18-2007, 04:53 PM

Floresent bulbs give off far less heat than incandesent. So, if it is for heat as well as light, I'm not sure it will help you a great deal.

Sid

abcat1993 · 04-18-2007, 06:16 PM

Yes, it would be for heat too. They don't cost that much so I'm not worried about it not working for heat, which might actually work, since I have some 9 watt ones that get hot enough to raise the heat on my newts tank 5-10 degrees (which I stopped using).

Cazador · 04-19-2007, 01:00 AM

Hi Matt,

The CF bulbs might be a nice alternative with summer approaching. They should provide very good lighting and much less heat than conventional light bulbs. Naturally, you would want to replace it, or provide supplemental heating, before next winter. Just keep a close eye on the temperature.

Rick

04-18-2007, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
abcat1993 Old and wise snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North of Chicago IL, US Posts: 867 Country:	20 watt CF bulb Do you guys think that a 20 watt compact fluorescent bulb will be too bright for my snake? I might not even use it if it can't create enough heat, but it probably will be able to. __________________ 0.1 Jack Russell Terrier 1.0 rough skinned newt 1.0.0 eastern garter http://www.winnetka36.org/ci/ci_name.htm

04-18-2007, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 7,966 Country:	Re: 20 watt CF bulb I'm not sure I'm understanding your question Matt. Is it for use only during the day? If so, I don't think brightness would be an issue, unless it's brighter than their natural light source....the sun! If you're intending to use this as your primary heat source I don't think it will make the grade. Obviously, I'm missing your point. __________________ James. Last edited by adamanteus : 04-18-2007 at 04:56 PM.

04-18-2007, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sid Thamnophis Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,633 Country:	Re: 20 watt CF bulb Floresent bulbs give off far less heat than incandesent. So, if it is for heat as well as light, I'm not sure it will help you a great deal. Sid

04-18-2007, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
abcat1993 Old and wise snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North of Chicago IL, US Posts: 867 Country:	Re: 20 watt CF bulb Yes, it would be for heat too. They don't cost that much so I'm not worried about it not working for heat, which might actually work, since I have some 9 watt ones that get hot enough to raise the heat on my newts tank 5-10 degrees (which I stopped using). __________________ 0.1 Jack Russell Terrier 1.0 rough skinned newt 1.0.0 eastern garter http://www.winnetka36.org/ci/ci_name.htm

04-19-2007, 01:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: 20 watt CF bulb Hi Matt, The CF bulbs might be a nice alternative with summer approaching. They should provide very good lighting and much less heat than conventional light bulbs. Naturally, you would want to replace it, or provide supplemental heating, before next winter. Just keep a close eye on the temperature. Rick

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