I use this with a reptasun basking bulb at 40 watts for my 20 gallon.



I've found that the "3500 hour life span" isnt always 3500 hours. Mine worked for a month and then died. At least they aren't too expensive. It was around 8 dollars with the tax at bridges pets. I would advise against going to any Jones' pets stores if you have any near you. They had the same lamp and bulb as me for double the price. Almost 40 dollars for the lamp and 20 dollars for the bulb.

In my experience, adults are easier to "tame" Mama was a mean girl when I got her, but she's calmed down into the sweetie I have today. She takes naps with me all the time and just likes hanging out. My babies haven't been so quick to take to me. Runt, whom I've had for the same amount of time, really hates being around me. She calms down when held, but she takes the first chance she gets to dart.