Please help is this normal (Red light question)

[George Hassard]

Hi a long time ago when I got my Russian and they sold me a red light for night time only but I don't see anyone else using it so I want to know is it required because I want the tortoise in my room but the light is to bright at night time here is a picture

 

[JoesMum]

Your Russian needs complete darkness at night which is great news for you

Coloured bulbs are not encouraged for supplementary heat because they colour tank decor and tortoises eat the decor thinking it's food.

If temperatures drop below 65F at night then a Ceramic Heat Emitter with a thermostat can be used. A CHE gives off heat but no light

 

[Pearly]

I use red bulb for transition between nigh/day time. About 20-30 min of it before the UVB tube goes on. Only using it bcs I somehow ended up with it and i hate to waste things so trying to find use for things before throwing them in recycling bin