[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

>  ---- you wrote:
> > >I bought him from specifically told me not to use a light with him as he
> > >would get too warm...
> >
> > Julies suggestion for full spectrum light was an excellebt suggestion. Use
> > the flourescent UVB bulbs. They give off very little heat. basking lights
> > would not be good. ;-)
>
> Didn't someone mention using the Active UV bulbs with one of the Uro species about a 
>week ago?

That was me. I use them. They are in a cool room and large terraria so I can do this.

> I kinda wondered about it because it seemed like it would be too hot for them; 
>they're all fairly high wattage bulbs, aren't they?

Yes.

>
> BTW, can someone tell me the difference between the Active UV bulbs and an 
>incandescent basking light?

Full spectrum vs. no UVA UVB. I believe the Active UV folks have a website now, so you 
can get their story.

Julie Bergman
http://www.geckoranch.com
GGA lifetime member

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