Shop Visible Light for Reptiles in Milford

Reptiles make fantastic pets, but  they aren't always easy to take care of. You won't need to take your reptile for a walk every day, but you will need to supply 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 rely on.

There is a fundamental reason reptiles need supplemental 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 provide heat for them. Some reptiles, like geckos and ball pythons, require extra heat 24/7.

Reptile heating isn't quite as easy as placing a heating system 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 normal cycle of activity and rest. Heating for reptiles during the 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 require supplementary lighting. They require the same wavelengths of light provided by sunlight so their bodies can make vitamin D. They need a daytime source of light along with a supplemental heat source regularly. And different reptiles need 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 each day, with a number of breaks of 1 to 2 hours during the day. They prefer a nocturnal source of 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 need continuous heat, preferably from a ceramic heat source 24 hours a day. They also like to be able to bask in the "sun light" you provide with an incandescent bulb, but make sure it's only switched on during the day.

Chameleon heating and lighting: Chameleons absolutely should 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 daily with a "night light" or infrared light at night. Don't give them 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 Premier Pet Supply in Milford, MI. We can help you keep your pet reptile well-fed, cozy, and healthy for many years to come.