Does the snakes need lighting bulb? - Page 2

SSSSnakes · 10-31-14, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ArborealMonster

I notice that many people keeping arboreal snake species with light like ATB for example. Is this have good effect on snakes? Do you can breed them without UV and which one will be feeling better (any literature would be great).

I breed ATBs and do not use UVB lights or any lights for that matter. I have never heard of anyone breeding ATB's using UVB lighting. ATB's live in the canopy were the sun light would be blocked anyway.

ArborealMonster · 10-31-14, 06:34 AM

But are you use lighting bulb or you breed them without light source?

SSSSnakes · 10-31-14, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ArborealMonster

But are you use lighting bulb or you breed them without light source?

I breed them with only the light that is in the room. Each enclosure has no lighting. They are in a snake room that is heated and humidified. Their enclosures have no extra heating, lighting or humidity, other than what is in the room. I know many top of the line ATB breeders and they do not use UVB lighting.

Will0W783 · 10-31-14, 06:59 AM

I don't use UVB for my snakes. I do use lighting though.

ArborealMonster · 10-31-14, 10:25 AM

But why you are guys using lighting? if there is no UV then what is the reason to use lighting?

SSSSnakes · 10-31-14, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ArborealMonster

But why you are guys using lighting? if there is no UV then what is the reason to use lighting?

I don't use lighting, only the room lighting. Some use lighting in the enclosure so they can see the snakes better.

ArborealMonster · 10-31-14, 10:42 AM

So the only reason is the snake keeper pleasure. I am asking like that because watching some enclosures I was wondering what light is it (UV?) or normal and why. Thank you for this clarification

SSSSnakes · 10-31-14, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ArborealMonster

So the only reason is the snake keeper pleasure. I am asking like that because watching some enclosures I was wondering what light is it (UV?) or normal and why. Thank you for this clarification

They may also use lights to heat the snake enclosure.

ArborealMonster · 10-31-14, 11:17 AM

Yes for example but you can use various sources of heat (tape, mats, bulb etc) Although I wonder which one is the best? I suppose that heat from ground is not the bust but which one do you use and could you recommend? (For arboreal snakes)

SSSSnakes · 10-31-14, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ArborealMonster

Yes for example but you can use various sources of heat (tape, mats, bulb etc) Although I wonder which one is the best? I suppose that heat from ground is not the bust but which one do you use and could you recommend? (For arboreal snakes)

I have a heated snake room, so I don't have to heat each enclosure individually. If I did have to heat each enclosure, I most likely would use heat panels.

jjhill001 · 02-15-15, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I'm interested in reading on the need for rough greens. Do you have a link or where I can find it?

It's listed on the LLL Reptile care sheet I know that. To be honest I think it probably has to do with rough green snakes insect diet and how calcium develops with some durinal lizards. It's also mentioned in the book Reptiles Amphibians and Invertebrates by the Bartletts and Billy Griswold.