Some questions about heating for a reptile, answers would be great
1. How does one know how high the wattage should be on a heat lamp? I know a care sheet might read '75w', but surely it varies depending on the height or size of the enclosure?
2. Do you only use heat lamps for an animal that is arboreal or semi arboreal, and use heat pads and cords for those that are terrestrial?
3. Do you need heating for the animal at night, and why does this have to be a special night light as opposed to a normal heat lamp?
4. Why do some setups need both a heat pad and a heat lamp?
Thanks!
1. How does one know how high the wattage should be on a heat lamp? I know a care sheet might read '75w', but surely it varies depending on the height or size of the enclosure?
2. Do you only use heat lamps for an animal that is arboreal or semi arboreal, and use heat pads and cords for those that are terrestrial?
3. Do you need heating for the animal at night, and why does this have to be a special night light as opposed to a normal heat lamp?
4. Why do some setups need both a heat pad and a heat lamp?
Thanks!