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Bearded Dragon Basking Lamp

Bearded Dragon Basking Lamp Definition

A Bearded dragon basking lamp is a light source that emits a lot of heat. This excessive heat is then used to increase basking area of the Bearded dragon.

Bearded Dragon Basking Lamp Function

The only function of a Bearded dragon basking lamp is to increase the basking temperature. It should not be used as the ultraviolet light. There is a difference.

Bearded Dragon Basking Lamp Requirements

There are various commercially available Bearded dragon basking lamps available, marketed for that purpose. These are usually infra red basking lamps and are very expensive. Fortunately most spot light bulbs can also be used for this purpose, it does not have to be a "Bearded dragon basking lamp" per se. The only Bearded dragon basking lamp requirement is that it should be able to increase the basking spot to 40 ºC / 104 ºF on the one side of the vivarium with a temperature gradient of  24 - 34 ºC / 75 - 93 ºF towards the other.

Bearded Dragon Basking Lamp Fitting

Bearded dragon basking lamps can either use a bayonet type fitting or a screw-in fitting. Make sure to buy the appropriate fitting to prevent dissapointment.

Bearded Dragon Basking Lamp Warning

Make sure the basking lamp is not too warm to prevent overheating (seen as part of the Bearded dragon open mouth behavior) and Bearded dragon thermal burns.

Because we are working with a closed system, overheating can happen very quickly and can have lethal consequences!. Always test the basking spot temperature with a reliable Bearded dragon thermometer before the final mounting of the basking lamp fitting and monitor the temperatures constantly thereafter. A Bearded dragon thermostat should preferable be used to control the basking temperatures more efficiently.

Always prevent direct contact with the Bearded dragon basking lamp by mounting it far away from the basking rock.

Remember to check all electrical equipment and its wiring including Bearded dragon basking lamps at least every six months.

Bearded Dragon Basking Lamp Availability

• Some electrical suppliers

• General purpose stores

• Specialized reptile related pet shops

The Advanced Bearded Dragon Manual
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