carbon fiber heat lamp uv reptile

carbon fiber heat lamp uv reptile

Let’s Talk About Carbon Fiber Heat Lamps

If you’re tired of those blindingly bright halogen bulbs keeping you (and your pets) awake at night, you’re going to love these. We built our carbon fiber lamps to give your reptiles the warmth they need without turning their tank into a neon sign. Inside the quartz glass, there’s a carbon fiber filament. It shifts the heat into that long-wave infrared range, which is basically a fancy way of saying it feels more natural and less like a heat gun. The heat side of things Here is the best part: carbon fiber doesn’t get as scorching hot as tungsten, but it spreads the warmth more evenly. It sinks deep into the tissue, so your reptile actually feels the heat, rather than just getting a singed belly. Just a heads-up, though. These are for warmth, not for vitamins. They won’t stop metabolic bone disease. You still need a proper UVB light in there to keep your pet healthy. Built to last We went with quartz glass because it can handle the temperature swings without cracking. And the carbon fiber? It’s tough. Traditional thin-wire filaments tend to burn out when your thermostat keeps clicking them on and off. These can take the beating. Plus, they’re compact. If you already have standard ceramic or incandescent sockets, these should slide right in. A few things to keep in mind Before you plug them in, make sure your thermostat uses infrared sensors. One thing to know: these aren’t “instant” heaters. They take a little longer to ramp up than a halogen bulb. If you’re looking for a flash-heat effect, this probably isn’t the right move for you. And since they don’t glow bright red, you can’t just look at the lamp to see where the “hot spot” is. Grab an infrared thermometer and map out the basking area. It takes two minutes, and it’s the only way to be sure your enclosure isn’t becoming an oven.