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camachoc · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 5

Hey guys,

I was thinking about lamps... As some of you know, i'm looking for a new cage for my bp, and now i'm onto the lighting/heating... I will have a UTH, a uvb fluorescent lamp (i know it isn't necessary but it will make the display look awesome- i just hope what i read wasn't true that these uvb lamps cause bp's cancer), as well as one incandescent lamp that will have an infrared bulb for all day basking spot heat (as well as an awesome nighttime display)... any suggestions?

Now, my main question is, can i just rest the lamp right on top of the screen mesh or do i need a stand or something to put some distance between the actual lamp and the mesh? does the mesh melt if i just lay the lamp right on top of it?

Thanks guys

RonCrawford · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:21 am Post subject:

The screen won't melt if you lay it on the screen. A clamping device is a safer approach because the light could be knocked down (cat?) and would then become a fire hazard. I have a 100 watt lamp directly on the screen for my tortoise.

Good luck! Smile

slitheringin · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:22 am Post subject:

I don't recommend you get a UVB light for your ball, for 3 reasons.

UVB is used to enable an animal to metabolize vitamin D3 and is needed by animals that are extremely active and who require high amounts of sunlight. While it is not yet "proven" that UVB causes cancer, it has been shown to produce other metabolic disease in animals that are exposed to UVB that have no need to metabolize D3.

1. Ball pythons are not active animals.
2. Ball pythons do not require sunlight at all.
3. Ball pythons do not metabolize vitamin D3.

If you're looking for lighting for your setup, I would recommend a full spectrum flourescent light. These produce the full range of light which bring out colors and is not harmful to your snake.

deborahbroadus · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:47 am Post subject:

RonCrawford · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 12:15 pm Post subject:

Their posts have "real world" experiences so I take back the statement of it not harming your screen.

Jordan700 · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:59 pm Post subject:

Some screens have plastic coating. These will melt off that coating. Others are just painted screen. These can stand very hot temps. Cool

deborahbroadus · Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:29 am Post subject:

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