Order Infrared Light & Heat for Reptiles in Mission Viejo

Reptiles make wonderful pets, but  they aren't necessarily easy to look after. You won't need to take your reptile for a walk everyday, but you will need to supply it with a healthy environment with the ideal reptile heating and lighting. And to do that, you will need the reptile heating and lighting devices from a store you can trust.

There is a basic reason reptiles require supplementary heat: Reptiles are cold-blooded. They can not regulate their body heat. In nature, reptiles control their body temperature by changing their environment. They get sun on a rock. They burrow into the ground. But reptiles in a cage do not have that choice. 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 easy as placing a heating unit 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 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, rather than from a heat lamp. On the other hand, reptiles you keep indoors also need additional lighting. They require the same wavelengths of light offered by sunshine so their bodies can make vitamin D. They need a daytime light in addition to a extra heat source constantly. 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 daily, with several breaks of 1 to 2 hours during the day. They prefer 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 require continuous heat, ideally from a ceramic heat source 24 hours a day. They also like to be able to indulge in the "sun light" you provide with an incandescent bulb, but ensure it's only turned 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 lower temperatures at night from an infrared bulb.

Corn snake heating and lighting: Corn snakes require 8 to 12 hours of light daily with a "night light" or infrared light at night. Do not give them too much white light.

Gecko heating and lighting: Geckos are nocturnal, so they don't need lights that provide UV-B. A regular 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 & healthy at Pet Supply Warehouse in Mission Viejo, CA. We can help you keep your pet reptile well-fed, warm, and healthy for many years to come.