Heatlamp Explosion!

[JacksonR]

I was feeding the keeled box the other day when something dangerous happened. lol

The cage was formerly a rabbit enclosure, so it opens from the top. I sat the heat lamp down on its side beside the cage to get into it. I the misted the cage down....apparently a water droplet hit the bulb and the temperature change caused an explosion. Well the lamp was facing me so I got blasted. A bit of very hot glass landed right in my hand and hit me in the cheek. Luckily I wasnt injured...but more importantly neither was the turtle.

 

[dmarcus]

Wow I say you and the tort were very lucky, all that flying glass could have caused some serious damage. Glad your both alright..

 

[Kristina]

Yup, that happens if you get those bulbs wet. Always something to be careful of!

I'm glad no one was hurt!

 

[kimber_lee_314]

I did that once too. Glad you're okay!

 

[harris]

I use outdoor lights for my heatlamps so this doesn't happen. They also sell a turtle spotlamp for an unGodly price at the Petcos and stuff. I think it's called Turtletuff.