Buy Visible Light for Reptiles in Albert Lea

Reptiles make wonderful 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 best reptile heating and lighting. And to do that, you will need the reptile heating and lighting tools from a store you can trust.

There is a fundamental reason reptiles require additional heat: Reptiles are cold-blooded. They can not control their body heat. In nature, reptiles regulate 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 choice. They require you to supply heat for them. Some reptiles, like geckos and ball pythons, require supplemental heat 24/7.

Reptile heating isn't quite as straightforward as putting a heating system in a cage. Many heaters emit light. Using them to keep a pet reptile warm can be like creating 24-hour daylight, so your pet would 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, instead of from a heat lamp. On the other hand, reptiles you keep indoors also need supplementary lighting. They need the same wavelengths of light provided by sunshine so their bodies can make vitamin D. They require a daytime source of light in addition to a extra heat source regularly. And different reptiles require different reptile heating and lighting. Here is a rundown of reptile heating and lighting needs by species.

Ball python heating and lighting: Ball pythons need 8 to 12 hours of light on a daily basis, with numerous breaks of 1 to 2 hours during the day. They prefer a nocturnal light source 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 need constant heat, preferably from a ceramic heat source 24 hours a day. They also like to be able to bask in the "sunlight" you offer with an incandescent bulb, but make sure it's only switched on during the day.

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

Corn snake heating and lighting: Corn snakes require 8 to 12 hours of light every 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 a normal 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 and healthy at The Pet Authority in Albert Lea, MN. We can help you keep your pet reptile well-fed, cozy, and healthy for many years to come.