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Originally Posted by dannybgoode
You miss one interesting benefit of lightbulbs. They output more IR-A than a che which outputs almost exclusively IR-C.
Studies show IR-A penetrates deeper into muscle so is more effective at warming reptiles - particularly important for dinural species who like to get up and on it in the day.
Using my method of heating (ambient room to 22c ish) I can use lightbulbs during the day and then off at night although for my snakes I'm currently using Che's. I may swap to bulbs though over time for the reason.
I have a deep hatred of heat mats and they would be ineffective in my vivs anyway give the depth of substrate.
Heat rocks regardless of modernity are not something I'd use. All the disadvantages of mats (little use in raising ambient temperature etc) with the added dangers already discussed.
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Substrate depth is a challenge I had to overcome with my most recent setup and ended up going with a uvb bulb hood combined with a CHE.
I just finished it and I'm excited to post it later this weekend.