Uva/uvb

[abcat1993]

I personally only see a difference with full spectrum lighting if it's fluorescent as opposed to the normal incandescents.

[Sputnik]

Would there be any reason for not using an energy saving lightbulb?

[Elliot]

As long as it fits right where you are putting it and it doesn't get excessivley hot, no.

[drache]

As long as it fits right where you are putting it and it doesn't get excessivley hot, no.

my problem with them is that they don't get hot enough

[Sputnik]

Yes, I was going to say that, too. Energy saving light bulbs don't get as hot as conventional ones, but I would only want to use them as a light- not heat source anyway.

[Elliot]

my problem with them is that they don't get hot enough

That's what I thought, I just wanted to add that to make sure.

[Sputnik]

This might be useful:

Biobulb - 60W (bayonet) from Ecozone

[sschind]

Would there be any reason for not using an energy saving lightbulb?

For light there is no problem with them. However, the ones I am aware of are usually some type of compact fluorescent bulb so they will not give off sufficient heat if you are planning on using the bulb as a heat source. Also, the hardware store types usually do not give of any UVA/UVB but since it is widely accepted that snakes do not need UVA/UVB this should not cause a problem.