basking light

[csjstokes]

Do the basking bulbs heat decrease over time? I cant seem to get my basking area temps up high enough in the past few days - no matter what I do...it goes to about 98-99 degrees but that is it. I have seen Pete gaping a little bit more lately too and I am wondering if this is the reason. I know they do this when temps are too high, but what about if they are not high enough? Will he try to regulate then as well??

thanks!

 

[renich]

I've never had that issue. But mine always went up and I had to replace them. Of course, back then, I did not know you could use a standard household bulb for basking.

What bulb are you using?

 

[Pogie]

Do the basking bulbs heat decrease over time? I cant seem to get my basking area temps up high enough in the past few days - no matter what I do...it goes to about 98-99 degrees but that is it. I have seen Pete gaping a little bit more lately too and I am wondering if this is the reason. I know they do this when temps are too high, but what about if they are not high enough? Will he try to regulate then as well??

thanks!

I had the same problem, now the light accidently broke and I replaced it with a 60W normal spotlight. NO gaping since and more basking ???