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below 65 °F (18 °C) and/or b) your dragon is ill. In these instances I would recommend a ceramic heat emitter.
There is debate on whether or not Bearded Dragons can actually see red light. I have seen it disturb some dragons and keep them up at night and I
have also witnessed it not phase others one bit and being able to sleep peacefully.
A red light (also blue or black) should NEVER be used as a main source of light during the day. Aside from your dragons UVB light they should also
have a WHITE basking heat light. Dragons thrive in bright light. I have had countless calls and emails about a persons dragon that is failing to thrive
and come to discover that they are only using a red light as their dragons main source of light and heat. Most uvb lights put out very little light.
As most of you know a bearded dragons world is dictated by light cycles. If they are not receiving suitable light it confuses their system; not knowing
when it is day or night. This will ultimately affect their health, their eating and sleeping patterns. Despite what you may hear from a "friend" or a pet
store a red light should only be used as additional heat to boost up the temps in an enclosure that already has a white basking heat light.
Common misconception is that the desert and other areas where dragons are found is brutally hot. Yes - it gets damn hot but in the night it also gets
quite cold. Dragons need to cool down at night and sleep.
There is debate on whether or not Bearded Dragons can actually see red light. I have seen it disturb some dragons and keep them up at night and I
have also witnessed it not phase others one bit and being able to sleep peacefully.
A red light (also blue or black) should NEVER be used as a main source of light during the day. Aside from your dragons UVB light they should also
have a WHITE basking heat light. Dragons thrive in bright light. I have had countless calls and emails about a persons dragon that is failing to thrive
and come to discover that they are only using a red light as their dragons main source of light and heat. Most uvb lights put out very little light.
As most of you know a bearded dragons world is dictated by light cycles. If they are not receiving suitable light it confuses their system; not knowing
when it is day or night. This will ultimately affect their health, their eating and sleeping patterns. Despite what you may hear from a "friend" or a pet
store a red light should only be used as additional heat to boost up the temps in an enclosure that already has a white basking heat light.
Common misconception is that the desert and other areas where dragons are found is brutally hot. Yes - it gets damn hot but in the night it also gets
quite cold. Dragons need to cool down at night and sleep.
Written by: Robin Moniz 2008