Repticare Infrared Ceramic Heat Emitter (150 watt)

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UPDATE: After almost 26 months, the bulbs element died. It never had a hiccup and we were a bit abusive with it (we moved, so it experienced frequent power disconnects, and we also misted our pythons cage). Regardless we are pleased with its longevity and will buy another one, even if cheaper brands are available. We bought this product after trying the 100 watt heat emitter. The 100 watt didnt give out the heat our Ball Python needed even with an under the tank heating pad, so we had to purchase this and a larger ceramic clamp lamp with a dimmer switch built in to accommodate it. Weve had it running for 3 hours on full power and the temperature in our 68 gallon custom cage has crept up to 79 degrees, comparable to our 100 watt Zoo Med infrared bulb that we were previously using. Its a cold day today, so I expect this will be typical for the colder winter days, where temps are in the 20s and 30s. Keep in mind that this is within the recommend temperature range for a Ball Python, and our under the tank heater runs about 87 degrees on low. On warmer days and during the summer, we may have to turn the bulb down or even shut it off altogether. This bulb should be perfect for the needs of our Ball Python, since he gets heat without light. With Ball Pythons, all that is needed for light is natural light. Infrared bulbs put out heat and light much like the sun does, so this can disturb a Ball Pythons natural cycles. To simulate a night cycle, putting your heat source on a hardware store timer so it shuts off for 8-10 hours a night is perfect, since they are nocturnal and respond to changes in temperature and sunlight.

I got this CHE for my ball python. It was heating his 55gal tank (on a thermostat), and when I first got it I loved it. It kept the ambient basking spot on his warm side in the perfect temp range (right about 85˚F), supplementing the heat tape under the substrate (warm, very happy, and very healthy 2 year old snake). However, here we are, barely 2 months later, and no heat. The dome it is in works perfect (Ive put other bulbs in the fixture to make sure that wasnt the problem), but the bulb is kaput. Ive pulled the bulb out and there is no damage to the exterior, and it doesnt work in my other fixture either. Definitely not worth the money if it cant even last a couple months. I would not recommend it solely on the principle of its inability to stand up to full time use for any sort of time.

Number one you need to buy a light fixture that is at least twice the recommended wattage of the heat emitter. I have a 150w hooked up to a huge 300w fixture, now after this one fused its self to the light fixture and then blew up.

Arrived quickly with no issues. Great price.

we used it for baby chickens for warmth in garage till they were feathered out they were quite at night and still warm will be getting bigger ones in the future

Only reason I give it a 3 is because I only used it twice because I read too many reviews of them blowing out and shooting firing

I haven’t had them very long, but for right now they work very well in my shed.

Not very well built. The metal base is not secured very well to the ceramic. Had to send it back but will get another.

Try to get a cover for your lamp as this exposed bulb has no visible on indicator. It can be a hazard.