Light?

ErikH · Apr 21, 2006

I was wondering, can I use different light to observe my tarantulas at night without disturbing them? I am referring to "moonglow" or "black" lights, or even infrared bulbs. I know that snakes don't seem to notice them, but what about T's?

The Juice · Apr 21, 2006

I think if you use a LOW watt moonlight or infrared light it should be OK.

PINK1081 · Apr 21, 2006

I installed 2 red spot lights on one side of my t-room (the lights are far enough away from the ts as not to be a problem with heat). When I turn them on at night the ts that would normally run for shelter continue to go about what ever they were doing. Red bulbs and red spot lights are availlable at most any hardware store.
Jim

elyanalyous · Apr 21, 2006

i've used the infared lights on my t's for a couple of years now, i just mount them above the tank (with about 2 feet between the lamp and top of cage) to allow for viewing...my t's never reacted to them it didn't seem to bug them at all...i used the 60W bulbs from exoterra

ErikH · Apr 21, 2006

That's pretty much what I was thinking of the red or black bulbs from exoterra. Thanks!

car1097 · Apr 21, 2006

couldnt you use candles

Ewok · Apr 21, 2006

ErikH said:
That's pretty much what I was thinking of the red or black bulbs from exoterra. Thanks!

Although I've heard long term use of blacklight isn't too good for the tarntulas and scorpions. But if you just use it now and then to view them it should'nt hurt.

K MUELLER · Apr 21, 2006

I use a red flashlight, My T's never flinch when I check on them.good luck-Karl

jbrd · Apr 21, 2006

LED lights

i the red LED lights myself, there really bright and dont use alot of power. i have them hooked up to a remote so i can turn them on from anywhere in the room and view from a distance

ErikH · Apr 21, 2006

Red LED lights sound great! Where do you get them? I've only seen the bluish white ones with the flashlights.

angelarachnid · Apr 21, 2006

Just to throw a spanner in the works:

Moonlight is blue and spiders being mostly nocturnal a blue light would be better.

ME: when the lights go of in my spider room i use a normal Maglight

Ray

TheNatural · Apr 21, 2006

I also heard that black lights are not good for Ts and others animals.

Use regular red light. I use 15W for enclosure.

Theres another similar topic almost about the same subject:
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=65825

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