Can I use a red infrared incandescent night bulb for my Leo's tank?

[Spotty the Leopard Gecko]

Will it harm his eyes? I have read many websites and articles about Leopard Gecko eyesight and some say they can only see a few certain colors while others say that they cannot see any color. So, can I use an infrared incandescent nightbulb at night for him without causing any problems to him? Or should I use a black incandescent nightbulb? During the day I also use a blue daylight heat bulb does this affect his vision? (I use these in addition to his UTH). I want to use the nightbublb as the room he is currently in can get a bit cold at night and I want to give him extra warmth.

 

[LittleBird]

I have read from others that red bulbs can cause stress and I personally believe that they can see it. My leo's previous owner had a red bulb for heat only and when we adopted her and switched to a UTH and removed the red bulb, her personality and hunting ability changed drastically for the better.

 

[the funky gecko]

I know that leopard geckos can see red light but in my case it never bothers them. I recommend either a ceramic heat buld(they put off no light) or a red heat bulb. I use both of them and never had a problem with it.

 

[Spotty the Leopard Gecko]

Ok I'll just see how Spotty reacts to the red heat lamp and decide from their. Thank you! Merry Christmas ️����

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

The following links contain excellent information suggesting that even red lighting at night is stressful for leopard geckos.

:idea: Begin with Hilde's posts 40-44 and then read further:
Click: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/n00b-central/56996-night-light-answer-please-4.html

Click: Reptile Lighting Information

Moonlight bulbs are good for periodic observations. Moonlight bulbs may be the least offensive bulb otherwise. Word in the reptile community is that reptiles can see any color. That's why ceramic heat emitters (CHEs) are recommended.

Click: Exo Terra : Night Heat Lamp

Happy Holidays to everyone.