Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Double Reflector Basking Spot Lamp for Reptiles
Product Description
The Repti Basking Spot Lamp features a patented double-reflector design that directs 35% more heat and light into a concentrated beam. It suits daytime-active reptiles that regulate their body temperature by basking, including tropical and desert species such as iguanas and bearded dragons. The lamp also provides beneficial UVA rays and raises the overall ambient air temperature of your terrarium.
Benefits
- Patented Double Reflector: Uses a patented double-reflector design to direct 35% more heat and light into a concentrated beam than standard spot lamps.
- Focused Light and Heat: Produces a concentrated beam that creates a more effective basking area than regular reflector bulbs in your terrarium.
- Designed for Basking Reptiles: Suitable for diurnal reptiles that regulate their body temperature by basking, including various tropical and desert species.
- Beneficial UVA Rays: Emits UVA rays that support the psychological well-being of reptiles in your care.
- Raises Ambient Temperature: Helps increase the overall air temperature inside your terrarium, making it especially useful for tropical and desert species.
- 3 Month Warranty: Backed by a 3 Month manufacturer's warranty covering the Repti Basking Spot Lamp from Zoo Med Laboratories.
Variants
- 25 Watts
- 40 Watts
- 40 Watts, 2 Pack
- 50 Watts
- 50 Watts, 2 Pack
- 75 Watts
- 75 Watts, 2 Pack
- 100 Watts
- 100 Watts, 2 Pack
- 125 Watts, 2 Pack
- 150 Watts
- 250 Watts
How to Use
Recommended-Usage Chart
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Best for | Day-active reptiles that regulate their body temperature through basking, including many tropical and desert-dwelling species |
| Compatible fixtures | Reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture only |
| Socket requirement | Ceramic socket base; no plastic fixtures |
| Intended use | For reptile use only |
| Warranty | 3 months |
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed and speak with your vet if you have any concerns about your pet’s health.
Usage Instructions
- Choose the Right Fixture: Install the lamp only in a reptile hood or a clamp lamp fixture; never in other fixture types.
- Check the Socket: Make sure the hood or clamp lamp has a ceramic socket base for the lamp to screw into.
- Aim at the Basking Site: Position the lamp so its tight beam creates a basking site where your reptile can thermo-regulate.
- Pick a Suitable Wattage: Choose a wattage from 25 to 250 watts based on your terrarium setup and your reptile's heat needs.
Additional Information
Precautions
- For Reptile Use Only: This basking lamp is intended for reptiles and should not be used for other purposes.
- No Plastic Fixtures: Never screw the lamp into a plastic fixture; always use a fixture with a ceramic socket base.
- Hood or Clamp Lamp Only: Use the lamp only in a reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture, as specified in the product caution.
- Let It Cool Before Handling: Turn off the lamp and let it cool completely before touching, removing, or replacing the bulb.
Storage Information
- Store in Original Packaging: Keep spare lamps in their original packaging to protect the glass until you are ready to install them.
- Cool, Dry Place: Store unused lamps in a cool dry place where they will not be knocked or dropped.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What does a basking spot lamp do for my reptile?
Ans: The Repti Basking Spot Lamp creates a focused basking site for diurnal reptiles that thermo-regulate by basking. It also increases the overall ambient (inside) air temperature in your terrarium and provides beneficial UVA rays, which are important for the psychological well-being of all reptiles.
Q2: Is this basking lamp good for bearded dragons?
Ans: Yes. The lamp is ideal for diurnal reptiles that bask, including many tropical and desert species, and its ability to raise the terrarium's ambient air temperature is especially helpful for species such as iguanas and bearded dragons. Use it in a reptile hood or clamp lamp.
Q3: What fixture should I use with the Repti Basking Spot Lamp?
Ans: Use the lamp only in a reptile hood or a clamp lamp fixture. Make sure the hood or clamp lamp has a ceramic socket base for the lamp to screw into, and never use a plastic fixture with this basking lamp.
Q4: How is this different from a regular spot lamp?
Ans: Its patented double-reflector design directs 35% more heat and light than standard spot lamps. The tighter beam creates a more effective basking site than ordinary reflector bulbs concentrating heat and light where your reptile basks.
Q5: Does the Repti Basking Spot Lamp provide UVA or UVB?
Ans: The product information lists beneficial UVA rays but does not mention UVB. UVA rays are described as important for the psychological well-being of all reptiles. If your reptile needs UVB, ask your veterinarian about a dedicated UVB lamp to use alongside this basking spot lamp.
Q6: Which wattage should I choose for my terrarium?
Ans: The product information does not list a wattage for each terrarium size. Zoo Med links a Reptile Lamp Chart on its product page for reference, and your veterinarian can help you match a wattage to your reptile's basking needs and setup.
Q7: Does the Repti Basking Spot Lamp have a warranty?
Ans: Yes. The Repti Basking Spot Lamp carries a 3-month manufacturer's warranty, as listed in its product information. To use it as intended, install the lamp only in a reptile hood or clamp lamp fixture with a ceramic socket base.