Infrared heat lamp?

littlecloudbeast · #1 12-25-2011, 10:11 AM

For Christmas, I received an infrared heat lamp (150 watts) and I wanted to make sure that it would be good for my future pictus gecko. I don't know how to attach a link, but it's a zoo med nocturnal infrared heat lamp. Any thoughts on it?

MauricesExoticPets · #2 12-25-2011, 01:14 PM

If you also own a proportional thermostat then it could work, otherwise it may not.

150w is far higher output than is usually required in the typical pictus sized enclosure.

Merry Christmas

Maurice Pudlo

panthergecko · #3 12-25-2011, 05:11 PM

i agree with maurice as a 75 would give off around 85-90 F i think a 150 would be best for a bearded dragon. but you can buy a thermostat to ensure you don't cook the gecko. good luck and there is a care sheet for a pictus gecko in the front which would be best to read over

littlecloudbeast · #4 12-25-2011, 07:59 PM

Oh yes, I have looked at it multiple times. And other care sheets. I just wanted to get personal opinions

panthergecko · #5 12-25-2011, 10:41 PM

okay just trying to be helpful and if you got anymore questions just ask away

**Riverside Reptiles** · #6 12-26-2011, 11:41 PM

I am of the opinion that all heating devices should be placed on a thermostat. Not only is it a safety issue for your gecko, it takes all of the work out of having to adjust and/or worry about temperature fluctuation and providing proper temps making your job much easier.

panthergecko · #7 12-27-2011, 02:48 AM

yeah i love the repti-therm by zoo-med but that is cause it works great for 2 tanks.

**Riverside Reptiles** · #8 12-27-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by panthergecko

yeah i love the repti-therm by zoo-med but that is cause it works great for 2 tanks.

Most any thermostat will work for multiple heating devices as long as you A) stay within the wattage limits of the thermostat and B) plug a power strip into it.

littlecloudbeast · #9 01-03-2012, 06:45 PM

I also have a 75 watt UVA bulb. Would this be good to use with them? If so, how would I go about this? (such as rotate between it and the infrared light, ave them both on, ect.) And does 1/3 "forest" moss and 2/3 eco earth substrate sound like a safe, effective substrate? It would look really good, and panthergecko suggested it. I just wanted to get multiple opinions on it. What kind of thermostat would I need to get? I am not educated with them- yet.