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I just bought a small boa and with it a 75 watt Repti Halogen lamp How do I use it properly2007-11-24 2:00:56

How long should I leave the bulb on?

How far away should the bulb be from the snake?

When should I turn on the bulb?

Answers:

If you're going to use a bulb, place it on one side of the lid to the cage, so the snake has a "hot side" and a "cool side". If it's kept on the lid, the distance should be fine. Most snakes like a 12/12 hour day/night schedule, so whatever works for you: 8AM-8PM, 9AM-9PM, or whatever.

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just be careful of what u do men.

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DO NOT USE THE BULB UNLESS IT IS INSIDE A SAFETY CAGE.

A boa can wrapp it self around and unprotected bulb and will burn itself badly very quickly. A safer option for heat is a heat mat.

Place a piece of polystyrene under the mat and place a piece of tile or slate over the mat inside the vivarium this will allow the snake to warm up with out the chance of getting burnt.

Place a water bowl at the cool end so that the snake can get into it to cool down if it wants to.

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First you get rid of the poor snake! Send it back to where ever they are born!

Get a nice cat,dog,hamster or even a potbelly pig!

A snake is a status symbol that comes back to bite you in your ,constrict you or some of your loved ones to death,& swallow you!

Mabey I should have my friend who has nerve damage from a boa attacking his 1yr old granddaughter as he was trying to save her, give you a visual!

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Bulbs can be tricky on using correctly for snakes. Most will use a fluorescent bulb so that the snake can figure out day/night times. usually the light is on the timer. I have both a fluorescent and a dark red light that are switched between each other night and day.