I was at our local Sam's Club this morning and came across a sweet deal on L.E.D. bulbs.
These bulbs were regularly priced at $29.95 each.
They are clearing them out at $3.91 Needless to say I bought a large number of them. 7 watts + long life + great price = nice lighting for my snakes.
The housing around the bulb is aluminum and they appear to be very well made.