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Leopard Gecko Heat
Lamp Definition
When the temperature does
not allow, additional heating in the form of a Leopard gecko
heat lamps will be necessary. A Leopard gecko heat lamp is an
electrical heating apparatus which can be placed over to increase the temperature with a few
degrees. Heat lamps can be placed on top, or mounted above an
open wire mesh screen lid. The immediate temperature can be
adjusted by using different wattages and/or by increasing or
decreasing the length between the lamp and the floor of the
cage. Other means of Leopard gecko heating
include heat
pads.
Leopard Gecko Heat
Lamp Variations
There are various Leopard
gecko heat lamp shapes and sizes commercially available today.
The most important variation is the heat output and is measured
watts, higher being giving warmer temperatures. Leopard gecko
heat lamp wattages typically range between 40 Watt to as high as
100 Watt. Always make sure to test the output of the heat lamp
with a thermometer before its final mounting.
Leopard gecko heat lamps can also be in the
form of day lamps and night lamps. Leopard gecko day lamps are
used during the days and has the addition of emitting visible
light rays and can be seen by the keeper and the Leopard gecko.
No additional lighting
is necessary if day lamps are used. Leopard gecko night lamps does not emit visible light and is
used to heat up the terrarium without influencing the
photoperiod. A
combination of these lights can be fitted.
Leopard Gecko Heat
Lamp Requirements
The main two
requirements for Leopard gecko heat lamps are that they must
preferably not cover more than 25% of the floor area and that
they must maintain the temperatures between 25 - 32 ºC / 77 - 90
ºF.
Leopard Gecko Heat
Lamp Warning
Because there are different sized Leopard gecko heat lamps with
different heat outputs, always make sure the temperatures are not too
warm to prevent overheating.
The heat pad
should never cover more than about 25% of the floor space. If it
does, it can cause serious overheating and death to a Leopard
gecko.
Always prevent
direct contact with a heat lamp.
Remember to check
all electrical equipment and its wiring including Leopard gecko
heat lamps at least every six months.
Leopard
Gecko Heat Lamp Availability
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