Get Visible Light for Reptiles in West Milford

Reptiles make excellent pets, but  they aren't always easy to take care of. You will not need to take your reptile for a walk on a daily basis, but you will need to provide it with a healthy environment with the ideal reptile heating and lighting. And to do that, you will need the reptile heating and lighting devices from a store you can trust.

There is a fundamental reason reptiles require additional heat: Reptiles are cold-blooded. They can not regulate their body heat. In nature, reptiles manage their body heat by switching their environment. They get sun on a rock. They burrow into the ground. But reptiles in a cage do not have that option. They require you to supply heat for them. Some reptiles, like geckos and ball pythons, require extra heat 24/7.

Reptile heating isn't quite as easy as putting a heating unit in a cage. Many heating units emit light. Using them to keep a pet reptile warm can be like producing 24-hour daylight, so your pet would certainly not have a regular cycle of activity and rest. Heating for reptiles at night needs to come from an infrared source, like a heated ceramic, rather than from a heat lamp. On the other hand, reptiles you keep indoors also need supplemental lighting. They require the same wavelengths of light provided by sunshine so their bodies can make vitamin D. They require a daytime light source along with a additional heat source constantly. And different reptiles need different reptile heating and lighting. Here is a rundown of reptile heating and lighting requirements by species.

Ball python heating and lighting: Ball pythons need 8 to 12 hours of light every day, with a number of breaks of 1 to 2 hours during the day. They prefer a nocturnal light to imitate conditions in the wild; infrared light is great at night (just not a glowing light bulb).

Bearded dragon heating and lighting: Bearded dragons require continuous heat, ideally from a ceramic heat source 24 hours a day. They also like to be able to bask in the "sun light" you offer with an incandescent bulb, but make sure it's only turned on during the day.

Chameleon heating and lighting: Chameleons absolutely must have UV-B light during the day so their bodies can make vitamin D. They prefer reduced temperatures at night from an infrared bulb.

Corn snake heating and lighting: Corn snakes need 8 to 12 hours of light each day with a "night light" or infrared light at night. Do not provide too much white light.

Gecko heating and lighting: Geckos are nocturnal, so they do not need lights that provide UV-B. A regular incandescent bulb for daytime lighting works great, but they need ceramic heat or a nocturnal heat bulb at all hours.

You will find everything you need for keeping your reptile happy & healthy at Pequannock Feed & Pet Supply in West Milford, NJ. We can help you keep your pet reptile well-fed, cozy, and healthy for many years to come.