Ways to raise the heat?

[Matt Lesh]

i got mine from http://www.pangeareptile.com/store/light-heat-and-uvb/heat-bulbs.html they've got all the bulbs you would need for great prices plus cheap shipping.

 

[ColinAbi]

The problem is my socket only goes to 100 watts.

 

[ColinAbi]

and I only have 1 socket so I might have to get another one.

 

[Josh]

Definitely go with the proper socket rating. You don't want to risk a fire or burning out expensive bulbs...
I haven't used mercury vapor bulbs but I've seen them recommended. I like Arcadia's bulbs personally and I use zoo med ceramic heat emitters

 

[Matt Lesh]

brooder lamp work well as well

 

[brica]

If your floor is a lot farther away from the lamps your going to have to build something for them to climb on to get closer. I had a bulb go out and the only replacement bulb I had was a lot lower wattage than what i needed. I aimed them closer to eachother for now so I could achieve my desired basking temps till I get to home depot on monday.

My UVB bulb went out and I need a replacement. Do I have to but one with a reptile label out there or would it suffice to grab a fluorescent of a similar wattage from Home Depot as long as I am able to ensure it's UVB? The reptile ones are ridiculously pricy but then I see they say reptile use only and I wanna make sure I'm getting proper ones for my gu

 

[RickyNo]

For uvb you need uvb bulbs. They are cheaper on amazon.