Zilla Mini Halogen Lamp Reptile Bulb, 25-watt, Night Red (3 Pack)

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Don’t let the size fool ya these bulbs can really keep a tank warm

Love these work great and lizards love them

This wattage is great for keeping the temp around 78-80 degrees in short cages (12-18 inch) or maintaining 75-78 degrees at night in a taller cage (24 inch).

First, let me say that as far as heat bulbs go these do a great job of keeping consistent temps. I own a small reptile business and converted several of my critters over to the mini halogens. What I dont care for is that I purchased a 3 pack of these bulbs April 25th for 3 separate enclosures; its just a little over a month later and all 3 bulbs are already burnt out. I had each bulb set up up on a timer to run 12 hour shifts, so I figure at $6 a bulb they should be able to run more than 432 hours before expiring. Its almost too expensive to use them for more than a few enclosures at $6 a pop and have them burn out so fast, hence the 3 stars.

I used these over my crested gecko when Temps dropped too low in my home for her to go without heat and then for my tortoise. Ive just bought my second pack because my 3rd bulb finally blew. One 3 pack lasted me about a year though so its worth the cost to keep the babies comfortable.

Had I known how harmful these are to reptile and amphibian eyes, I never would have purchased them. Since their pupils dont detect the red light it burns their retinas over time. Im switching over to using CHEs on dimmers and thermostats in conjunction with UTHs on thermostats.

Paid for a 3 pack and got one bulb total scam

Perfect product!

They good and warm, but as other reviewers say, their life is a questionable. Ive had a bulb that lasted 1 month, another that last 8 months. It can be a toss up. Overall, great bulbs though. The 25W is perfect for my tortoises. 50W at 12 away from them was just way too hot.