Shop Light Fixtures for Reptiles in Beverly Hills

Reptiles make fantastic pets, but  they aren't always easy to care for. You won't need to take your reptile for a walk on a daily basis, but you will need to supply it with a healthy environment with the appropriate reptile heating and lighting. And to do that, you will need the reptile heating and lighting devices from a s ... Read More

Reptiles make fantastic pets, but  they aren't always easy to care for. You won't need to take your reptile for a walk on a daily basis, but you will need to supply it with a healthy environment with the appropriate reptile heating and lighting. And to do that, you will need the reptile heating and lighting devices from a store you can rely on.

There is a basic reason reptiles need extra heat: Reptiles are cold-blooded. They can not regulate their body temperature. In nature, reptiles manage 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 option. They need you to provide heat for them. Some reptiles, like geckos and ball pythons, require extra heat 24/7.

Reptile heating isn't quite as simple as putting a heater in a cage. Many heating units emit light. Using them to keep a pet reptile warm can be like creating 24-hour daylight, so your pet would certainly not have a normal cycle of activity and rest. Heating for reptiles at night needs to come from an infrared source, like a heated ceramic, as opposed to from a heat lamp. On the other hand, reptiles you keep indoors also need supplementary lighting. They need the same wavelengths of light offered by sunshine so their bodies can make vitamin D. They need a daytime light along with a supplemental heat source regularly. And different reptiles require different reptile heating and lighting. Here is a rundown of reptile heating and lighting requirements 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 like a nocturnal 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 constant heat, preferably from a ceramic heat source 24 hours a day. They also like to be able to bask in the "sunlight" you give with an incandescent bulb, but ensure it's only turned on during the day.

Chameleon heating and lighting: Chameleons definitely should 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 need 8 to 12 hours of light each day 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 don't 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 Beverly Hills, MI. We can help you keep your pet reptile well-fed, cozy, and healthy for many years to come.