- This bulb is a great product to supply abundant heat but little light. - Good lighting source for nocturnal viewing. - It's widely available for most reptile species lighting in the light, will not interfere with animals' sleeping. - For nocturnal species - Creates local warmth simulating retained daytime heat - Provides light and heat and increases ambient air temperature without disrupting sleeping behaviour - Encourages natural thermo-regulatory behaviour - Does not disrupt normal activity cycle - Ideal for nocturnal viewing - Can be combined with Basking Sun Spot Lamp or Daytime Neo Spot Lamp for a 24-hour cycle
NOTE:
These tungsten filament IR Heat Bulbs have an average lifespan and are rated at 1200 hours.
That is about 3 - 4 months under normal use on for 8 - 12 hours a day.
If they are being used continuously, and are on 24 /7, the lifespan is approx. 1.5 - 3 months.