wonderfulwildlife
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Is a CRE the best heat source for a red foot hatchling indoors? My dad wants to know why the CRE is better than a infrared heat bulb because he’s worried that the bulb itself gets so hot. Are the mercury vapor bulbs okay for a RF hatchling? I’ve heard RFs don’t like too much light which is why some people avoid the MVBs.
I will definitely use a reptile thermostat on whatever I use. I plan on using a (most likely plastic) closed-chamber or mostly closed chamber enclosure with a UVB bulbs (unless I use the MRE because I understand they make UVB too). My house is 70 F with 50% humidity & I will keep the enclosure in the low 80s as far as temp & 80% humidity. Would it be easier to do closed chamber or open chamber with those temps in comparison to my house?
Also, if I do use a CRE at that temp, do I need a ceramic socket or can I use a lamp with a plastic socket?
Thank you so much!
I will definitely use a reptile thermostat on whatever I use. I plan on using a (most likely plastic) closed-chamber or mostly closed chamber enclosure with a UVB bulbs (unless I use the MRE because I understand they make UVB too). My house is 70 F with 50% humidity & I will keep the enclosure in the low 80s as far as temp & 80% humidity. Would it be easier to do closed chamber or open chamber with those temps in comparison to my house?
Also, if I do use a CRE at that temp, do I need a ceramic socket or can I use a lamp with a plastic socket?
Thank you so much!