I use those bulbs sounds like you got a old one or dud- take it back to the store you got it and see if they will exchange it
What kind of housing do u have for the bulb? You want it to be able to take intense heat , I believe a “ceramic housing” is what you want , if you dont have one already
I have a ceramic holder but maybe it's not big enough? could it also be the outside temperature
You need one for the wattage- look inside the dome and see what wattage it says- outside temp?
oh, you were right! it says 100W max.
So get a fixture for your wattage-
Hi; Return it!! Pet stores will take it back; just say it’s defective. The ExoTerra is notorious for that. Get the Zoomed CLEAR basking bulb for heat; it’s the best heat output. And u mite be ok with a 100 watt unles u have a 2feet high enclosure, than a 150 watt works. U can always get a higher or lower basking platform I do a lower one in the summer & higher one In the winter. Play around with it or buy both the 100 & 150 watt and return one after u get the temp correct & see which one works. Also u need to use a digital thermometer those are the most accurate & place the probe on the basking spot.
