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Lighting, Bulbs and holders

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GRIMJIM

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Hi everyone.
I'm wanting to provide my corn snake with some day time lighting. I've been looking at the whitepython led kit but not sure whether I wanna spend £30-£35 on it. I'm sure there must be cheaper options.
I have a starter for uv tubes and I also have a ceramic heater which I don't use.
I'm wondering if I could put an ordinary led bulb in the ceramic bulb holder? Or if anyone has any other suggestions on providing cheap and effective day time lighting?
Thanks in advance
Craig

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You probably can use a bulb that is just for for light. You just gotta watch the wattage is compatible. Try google the brand for a website. Might have that information there.


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Corning said:
You probably can use a bulb that is just for for light. You just gotta watch the wattage is compatible. Try google the brand for a website. Might have that information there.


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Cheers


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If you have a ceramic bulb socket you can use an LED bulb, however, over here there is more than one socket size. As long as your new bulb fits into the socket you are okay. You do know that the corn snake doesn't require lighting, so whatever you buy is for your viewing pleasure. But generally the corn will hide most of the time.
 
Twolunger said:
If you have a ceramic bulb socket you can use an LED bulb, however, over here there is more than one socket size. As long as your new bulb fits into the socket you are okay. You do know that the corn snake doesn't require lighting, so whatever you buy is for your viewing pleasure. But generally the corn will hide most of the time.
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Hi thanks for your response.
I'm aware he doesn't require uv lighting but I personally believe it is best to have lighting in order to create a day and night cycle

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Day & night cycles are only really important when you are preparing snakes for brumation, or getting them to cycle for breeding after brumation. However, many people like to have daytime lights, and unless they generate excessive heat, there's nothing wrong with them.
Good luck.
 
Twolunger said:
Day & night cycles are only really important when you are preparing snakes for brumation, or getting them to cycle for breeding after brumation. However, many people like to have daytime lights, and unless they generate excessive heat, there's nothing wrong with them.
Good luck.
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I dunno, it's just that in a wooden viv I kinda feel like he's in the dark all the time [emoji53]

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Twolunger said:
Day & night cycles are only really important when you are preparing snakes for brumation, or getting them to cycle for breeding after brumation. However, many people like to have daytime lights, and unless they generate excessive heat, there's nothing wrong with them.
Good luck.
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I kinda think, if it was daylight all the time and there was no such thing as clocks, how would we know when to sleep and when to be awake?

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Corning said:
You probably can use a bulb that is just for for light. You just gotta watch the wattage is compatible. Try google the brand for a website. Might have that information there.


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Thanks

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